Local Politics
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Leonard "Lenny" Walker, 2021 candidate for Northwest Community High School District 214 school boardMar 15, 2021 1:00 am - Eight candidates for four seats Bio City: Wheeling Age: 62 Occupation: Vice president of Sales Operations at Kennicott Brothers Company Civic involvement: Board me...
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Susan Smentek: 2021 candidate for Elmhurst 1st Ward AldermanMar 15, 2021 1:00 am - In the April 6, 2021, consolidated election, incumbent Jennifer Veremis and challengers Susan Smentek and Kevin Flanagan are vying for a two-year term as Elmhurst 1st Wa...
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Endorsements: David Scarpino, Emmanuel Thomas and Birkett for Community Unit School District 300 boardMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The quandary all school boards were forced to negotiate the last 12 months was a decidedly smoother journey for some. While remote learning was a given the first several...
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Endorsement: Kumar, Kozar and Tucker for Villa Park village boardMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Six candidates are running for three seats on the Villa Park village board. With current board members Bob Wagner and Nick Cuzzone running for the open village president...
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Endorsement: Wagner for Villa Park presidentMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Voters in Villa Park will be selecting a new leader to replace outgoing village president Al Bulthuis and they have two very well-qualified options. Nick Cuzzone is a sm...
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Des Plaines alderman says inclusion of city email address on campaign flyer was an errorMar 13, 2021 12:00 am - A recent flyer promoting Des Plaines Alderman Carla Brookman's candidacy in the upcoming election featured her city email address and telephone number - an apparent lega...
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Watch the candidates for Glen Ellyn trustee discuss the issuesMar 13, 2021 12:00 am - Watch the four candidates for Glen Ellyn trustee discuss the issues in an interview with the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Incumbent Gary Fasules, Kelley Kalinich, Anne ...
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Endorsements: Malloy, Howard and Manno for College of DuPage boardMar 12, 2021 10:00 pm - There are many choices for whom to lead the College of DuPage for the next six years - eight of them - for three seats. The college in recent years has regained its foot...
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Endorsement: Bankole, Prigge, Shahjahan for Hanover Park village boardMar 12, 2021 10:00 pm - Hanover Park Village President Rodney Craig understands how important it is for a local government's elected leaders to reflect the community it serves. Given how divers...
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Endorsement: Weller for Wheaton City Council, South DistrictMar 12, 2021 10:00 pm - Three candidates are vying to replace departing Wheaton City Council South District board member John Rutledge in the April Election. Bill Nieman is a retired engineer w...