Local Politics
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DuPage mayoral races to watch in Tuesday's electionApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Voters across DuPage County on Tuesday will cast ballots jam-packed with candidates for the top office in municipal government. Of the 26 mayoral or village president se...
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Lake County mayoral elections to watch for on April 6Apr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Voters in many Lake County suburbs will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their village or city's top elected official. Of the 42 mayoral or village president seats up for...
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Wheeling, Des Plaines political showdowns among hottest in the suburbsApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Editor's note: This story has been edited to include information about a website that slams Smith and some of the projects from his past. Races for mayor and villa...
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Plenty to watch with Fox Valley mayoral electionsApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - From Huntley to Aurora, there's no shortage of key Fox Valley mayoral races heading into Tuesday's election. Here's a look at some: Geneva Kevin Burns is seeking a ...
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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...