Local Politics
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Tuesday's election: Key races in DuPage CountyApr 01, 2019 5:30 am - Voters will head to the polls Tuesday without a presidential race on the ballot, but the stakes are high in heated races for mayor and city council seats. Here's an over...
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Tuesday's election: Key races in Lake CountyApr 01, 2019 5:30 am - Anyone doubting the saying that all politics is local need only browse the Lake County ballot for Tuesday's consolidated election, where 652 candidates are running for m...
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Heated school board races to watch in Wheaton, Glen EllynApr 01, 2019 1:00 am - An earlier version of this article misspelled a candidate's last name after the first reference. DuPage County voters heading to the polls Tuesday will face hotly c...
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Remember: School quality linked to home valueMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - If you own property, your home value is forever tied to the quality of the local public schools, whether or not you have kids in those schools. How much does school qual...
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Mayor candidate is thoughtful, preparedMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - Dear Wheaton voters: I urge you to vote for John Prendiville for mayor of Wheaton on Tuesday, April 2. I have served with John on the city council for eight years. Altho...
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Rolling Meadows harassment report released; alderman questions its credibilityMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - An internal Rolling Meadows investigation by City Manager Barry Krumstok determined Alderman Joe Gallo harassed Alderman Laura Majikes during at least one closed-door, p...
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Don't let minority make schools decisionsMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - There have been so many campaigns to encourage voting, but why is it necessary? Why aren't more people voting in local elections, deciding things like who sets the direc...
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Impressive accomplishments on St. Charles councilMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - St. Charles needs Rita Payleitner's experience, knowledge, integrity, values and vision. Her accomplishments the last two terms are impressive to say the least. Rita has...
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Candidate has best background for parksMar 28, 2019 1:00 am - This year we can elect someone to the park district board that has experience in overseeing the operation of a park district. Before retiring, Ron Greenberg had a 40-yea...
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Candidate is ideal public servantMar 28, 2019 1:00 am - "How you do anything is how you do everything." I have had the privilege of serving alongside Mr. Ronald A. Almiron in a number of capacities. His honest approach, integ...