Local Politics
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Economic development a key issue in Downers Grove mayoral raceFeb 11, 2019 12:00 am - Three vying for mayor in Downers Grove
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Watch Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows mayoral candidates live Monday afternoonFeb 09, 2019 12:00 am - The Daily Herald will livestream video of joint interviews Monday of the candidates in hot mayoral races in Schaumburg and Rolling Meadows. The forums will be shown on d...
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In case you missed it: Watch our Naperville mayoral endorsement interviewFeb 08, 2019 4:30 am - Th> Daily Herald livestreamed a joint candidate interview with Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico and challenger Richard "Rocky" Caylor on the Daily Herald Facebook page an...
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Schaumburg trustee candidates debate how friendly village is to businessesFeb 08, 2019 12:00 am - As the second-largest hub of economic activity in Illinois, Schaumburg sometimes is referred to as the downtown of the Northwest suburbs, but the six candidates vying fo...
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Chico promises western access to O'Hare if elected, then to tax resulting entertainment district
Feb 08, 2019 12:00 am - Mayoral candidate Gery Chico on Friday rolled out an innovative idea to honor his promise not to put "another brick on the back" of Chicago taxpayers: a special taxing a...
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Does Oak Brook need a food and beverage tax? President candidates disagreeFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - As Gopal Lalmalani seeks his third term as Oak Brook village president, he is challenged by six-year trustee John Baar. During a recent Daily Herald endorsement intervie...
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State legislation would allow Lake County Board to vote out its leaderFeb 06, 2019 4:13 am - Editor's Note: This story has been edited to note that Lawlor eventually reimbursed the county for the credit card charges he identified as personal. State lawmake...
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Wood Dale mayoral candidates pulling no punchesFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - Incumbent Annunziato "Nunzio" Pulice and his opponent in April's election, Kenneth Johnson, are pulling no punches in Wood Dale's mayoral race. Johnson, the former mayor...
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Write-in candidate joins trustee race in Island LakeFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - A write-in candidate has complicated the race for seats on Island Lake's village board. Local resident and restaurateur Chris Carlsen filed the paperwork needed to legit...
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Lisle trustee race down to five candidatesFeb 05, 2019 12:00 am - The list of Lisle trustee hopefuls has dwindled to five candidates after five others withdrew from the race or were kicked off the April ballot. In December, 10 candidat...