Local Politics
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Britton: There is more work to be done on gun violence preventionApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - It has been another week filled with heartache as we watched two people of color - one only 13 years old - die at hands of law enforcement. While I continue to believe i...
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Narrow margins in many Lake County municipal races as vote counting endsApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - This year's election produced many tight races with narrow margins, leading candidates to wait as votes were counted before knowing their fate. But that's over now. At ...
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Glendale Heights presidency decided by 2 votes; other close races seem settledApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - Other close races also seem settled
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Lencioni to be seated as alderman after St. Charles amends liquor license ruleApr 20, 2021 5:30 am - After the St. Charles city council voted Monday to amend an ordinance to allow liquor license holders to serve as elected officials, Blue Goose Market owner Paul Lencion...
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Lysakowski headed to reelection in Des Plaines' 1st Ward, overcoming write-in challengeApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Former Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig's write-in campaign to unseat 1st Ward Alderman Mark Lysakowski appears to have come up short. Now that nearly all of Cook Co...
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34-year-old Des Plaines mayor says he's retiring from politicsApr 19, 2021 5:30 am - Only 34 years old, Des Plaines Mayor Matthew Bogusz is young enough to have a long political career ahead of him. But as his second mayoral term comes to a close, Bogusz...
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Des Plaines mayoral race was an expensive one, new records showApr 19, 2021 1:00 am - The race for mayor in Des Plaines was an expensive one, with all three candidates building five-figure war chests for signs, mailers and other campaign needs. Ultimately...
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A loose thought to enter politics 5 years ago, and now Vitek is St. Charles' new mayorApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - Five years ago, running for political office was just a thought in the back of Lora Vitek's mind. Last week, she was elected mayor of St. Charles. The rapid rise is not...
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Water district board member facing ethics violation at Cook County jobApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - The director of community affairs at Cook County Health, who is also an elected board member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, is facing...
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Trustee elections prompt Villa Park, Oak Brook to look at liquor lawsApr 14, 2021 5:20 am - Villa Park and Oak Brook are taking different steps after residents with liquor licenses were elected last week to their village boards. James "Jim" Nagle, a member of t...