Local Politics
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Most incumbents leading in Lake County mayoral racesApr 01, 2025 9:15 pm - Voters chose experience Tuesday as incumbent mayors in several Lake County communities deflected challengers, although there were surprises.
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Boe appears headed to victory in Sleepy Hollow village president raceApr 01, 2025 9:10 pm - Sleepy Hollow voters picked a new village president for the first time in 24 years. Trustee Courtney Boe appeared headed to victory with 567 votes, while Jennifer McGuire...
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Incumbent village presidents reclaim seats in Inverness, Hanover Park and StreamwoodApr 01, 2025 9:08 pm - The three especially long-serving village presidents of Inverness, Hanover Park and Streamwood faced and appeared to overcome challengers in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results.
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Band director drums up enough support to win spot on District 15, ousting incumbentApr 01, 2025 8:23 pm - There’s a newcomer on school board plus three returning members.
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Johnson, Bocek, Ottenheimer ahead in Buffalo Grove board raceApr 01, 2025 8:14 pm - Sitting Buffalo Grove trustees appear headed toward victory in their quest to retain their seats.
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Incumbent Hoefert wins Mount Prospect mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 8:14 pm - Mount Prospect voters chose continuity over change in the hotly contested race for mayor, re-electing incumbent Mayor Paul Hoefert to a second term.
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Bertucci, Santa Maria, Zyck and Manganaro top crowded Arlington Heights trustee raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Jim Bertucci, Carina Santa Maria, Greg Zyck and Bill Manganaro were the top vote-getters in the race for Arlington Heights village board, according to unofficial results.
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Irvin loses Aurora mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears to have lost his bid for a third term.
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Tinaglia to take over as Arlington Heights mayor amid Bears stadium talksApr 01, 2025 7:53 pm - Jim Tinaglia is set to become the next mayor of Arlington Heights. The 12-year village trustee and local architect defeated Tom Schwingbeck and Jon Ridler in the race to succeed three-term mayor Tom Hayes, according to unofficial returns.
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Smith tops Porada in Des Plaines; Chlebek, Mastalski separated by 4 votesApr 01, 2025 7:52 pm - Des Plaines City Council member Patsy Smith appeared headed to victory over challenger Bob Porada in the race for the 7th Ward seat Tuesday night.