Local Politics
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St. Charles Ward 2 candidates debate Charlestowne Mall, city financesFeb 27, 2019 12:00 am - Lack of progress at the largely vacant Charlestowne Mall site is among the biggest issues facing St. Charles' Ward 2, where two candidates are vying for a seat on the ci...
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Endorsement: Canty, LaBedz, Scaletta, Schwingbeck for Arlington Heights village boardFeb 27, 2019 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights village board will be losing two noteworthy trustees following the April 2 election. Mike Sidor, who has been both collaborative and independent i...
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League of Women Voters sets dates for local candidate forumsFeb 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums before the April 2 consolidated election for local races. Its aim is to provide residents w...
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Watch live: Lindenhurst village president candidates debateFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - Lindenhurs> village president candidates Dominic Marturano and Ryan Brandes will be meeting with the Daily Herald Editorial Board this afternoon, and you can watch the ...
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Mettawa election candidates discuss important issues facing next boardFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - Three village board incumbents and an election challenger have differing opinions on what they feel are the most important issue facing Mettawa residents during the next...
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Council candidates chime in on future of Naperville's carillon towerFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to add the views of candidate Nancy Turner. As one candidate for Naperville City Council has knocked on doors seeking s...
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Superintendent-sharing deal a top concern for Mundelein High District 120 candidatesFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - An unusual superintendent-sharing deal with another district and student safety are among the top concerns of the candidates for the Mundelein High School District 120 b...
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Endorsement: D'Astice for Rolling Meadows mayorFeb 25, 2019 4:00 pm - Two years ago when we endorsed Len Prejna for mayor, we acknowledged the internal politics and unproductive divisions that had emerged on the city council following Mayo...
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Endorsements: Majikes, Bisesi, Sanoica for Rolling Meadows City CouncilFeb 25, 2019 3:45 pm - Elections for alderman in three wards in Rolling Meadows are contested. In each case, we think the voters have tough calls to make - more good candidates than seats avai...
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Endorsements: Johnson, Adams, Garrity for Libertyville trusteeFeb 25, 2019 3:30 pm - In filling three trustee seats on the April 2 ballot, Libertyville voters will decide whether to stick with experience or inject a little fresh blood into the village bo...