Local Politics
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Elgin City Council ballot order determinedDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Early filers Anthony Ortiz, Steve Thoren, Richard Johnson and Dustin Good will appear in that order atop the ballot, followed by Karin Jones, Jerri McCue, Jodi Perkins, ...
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Rolling Meadows mayor promises to appoint 'refreshing' addition to councilDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Responding to the abrupt resignation of longtime Rolling Meadows Alderman and political adversary Mike Cannon, Mayor Joe Gallo said this week he plans to appoint an inte...
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At least 4 Batavia aldermen not seeking reelection
Dec 03, 2020 12:00 am - There will be plenty of new faces on the Batavia City Council after next spring's municipal elections. At least four incumbent aldermen, as well as City Clerk Ellen Posl...
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Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels to seek another termDec 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Sean Michels is announcing his intention to run for village president of Sugar Grove in the April 6 election. Michels, who has been village president since 1999, stated ...
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New coroner takes office in McHenry CountyDec 02, 2020 12:00 am - One new face joined the ranks of McHenry County's countywide elected office holders Tuesday as Coroner Michael Rein was sworn in along with three returning officials. It...
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Democrats sworn in to posts, making second Lake County 'Blue Wave' officialDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Democrats elected to all four available countywide positions last month officially began their terms in separate swearing-in ceremonies throughout the da...
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New Kane County state's attorney, circuit court clerk sworn inDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - With no fanfare, new Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser started her job Tuesday. Mosser took her oath of office Monday, as did new Kane County Circuit Court Clerk...
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Recount after 75-vote difference doesn't stop DuPage auditor's office from changing handsDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - A new DuPage County auditor took office Tuesday for the first time in 12 years, but his election opponent says the historically close race isn't over yet. Downers Grove ...
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Iris Martinez sworn in as first Latina Cook County circuit clerkDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - Former state Sen. Iris Y. Martinez - who made history last month as the first Latina elected clerk of the circuit court of Cook County - was sworn in Tuesday at Chicago'...
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Elgin City Council candidate lottery to be held WednesdayNov 30, 2020 12:00 am - Candidates for four Elgin City Council seats will find out Wednesday where their name will appear on the April 6 ballot. The city clerk's office has scheduled the lotte...