Local Politics
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DuPage clerk asks what to do with votes cast for ineligible Glendale Heights candidatesApr 05, 2021 1:00 am - The DuPage County clerk is seeking guidance from the Illinois Supreme Court on what her office should do with votes cast for two Glendale Heights village president candi...
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What you need to know to vote in today's consolidated electionApr 05, 2021 1:00 am - Today is the last chance for voters to cast a ballot in the consolidated election, where candidates are vying to represent the interests of their community members in mu...
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Why pandemic drove so many challengers to run for school boardApr 03, 2021 1:00 am - What motivates people to run for school boards? Often, candidates are inspired by fiscal concerns, such as reducing taxes, cutting or raising salaries, or advocating for...
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Illinois high court removes Glendale Heights president from April 6 ballotApr 03, 2021 1:00 am - This story has been updated to state that candidate Mike Ontiveroz's nominating petitions were challenged. According to attorney Andrew Finko, Ontiveroz's petitions ...
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Villa Park trustee candidates discuss the village's role in economic developmentApr 02, 2021 5:30 am - The Villa Park trustee candidates running in Tuesday's election have differing ideas on how to attract more businesses to the village. Six candidates are vying for three...
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Past controversies reverberate in District 59 school board raceApr 02, 2021 5:00 am - The Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 school board race isn't marked by the reopening debate seen in other districts or as contentious as a crowded electoral con...
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With sudden write-ins, voters choosing between two groups of candidates in Campton HillsApr 02, 2021 5:00 am - Two candidates' successful write-in campaigns in the February primary took the Campton Hills trustee race from uncontested to a five-way battle for three seats. Incumben...
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Learn about the manufacturing agenda for 28 Chicago area mayoral candidatesApr 01, 2021 11:00 pm - The Technology & Manufacturing Association released the results from their 2021 Municipal Questionnaires. In total, 28 mayoral candidates from throughout the Chicago are...
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Aurora council candidates: Don't focus only on downtownApr 01, 2021 5:00 am - Most candidates vying for a contested seat on the Aurora City Council say they're encouraged by economic development taking place in the state's second-largest city, tho...
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Roselle board candidates share views on economic developmentApr 01, 2021 1:00 am - Candidates in Roselle's village trustee race say the town is making progress on economic development, but they would like to see more. Five candidates are running for th...