Local Politics
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DuPage County's hot races: Sheriff, chairman, clerk, moreNov 05, 2018 4:30 am - With so much focus on state and federal races, it's easy to overlook contests down the ballot that will affect how DuPage residents are represented at the local level. H...
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Lake County clerk's office to close on Election DayNov 04, 2018 12:00 am - Lake County clerk's office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, will be closed for walk-in and non-election customer service on Tuesday, Nov. 6, as all staff will be dedicated t...
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Constable: Democrat or Republican, these election judges work together for votersNov 03, 2018 1:00 am - Chatting politely and chuckling at times, these two longtime election judges figure out they probably have been to the same political rallies. Dianna Rushing, 67, a pass...
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Leaked video shows Mendoza saying she is running for Chicago mayorNov 02, 2018 1:00 am - Four days before the statewide elections, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza appears in a leaked video commercial saying she is running for mayor of Chicago. In the sev...
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Former trustee Terson running for Buffalo Grove mayorNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - Michael Terson, a former Buffalo Grove village trustee and current public relations manager at the Buffalo Grove Park District, will run for mayor next year. Terson, 48,...
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District 13 candidates debate Kane County financesNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - The Republican nominee for the Kane County Board District 13 seat said he supported recent across-the-board budget cuts to control county expenses. But his Democratic c...
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Democrats contribute tens of thousands to Cook County Board racesOct 31, 2018 1:00 am - Kevin Morrison might be a political newcomer, but the Democratic challenger for the Cook County Board District 15 seat that represents much of the Northwest suburbs is g...
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Lake County Board candidate demands gun control action; rival calls timing of comments 'extremely disappointing'Oct 31, 2018 1:00 am - After the massacre of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue, a Lake County Board candidate is calling for the board to take action on gun control. Susan Malter, a Lincol...
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York Center hoping to borrow money for equipment, building renovationOct 31, 2018 1:00 am - The York Center Fire Protection District is seeking voter approval to borrow $3 million to renovate its fire station, replace aging vehicles and purchase new equipment. ...
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Lake County sheriff calls union's 'no confidence' vote unfairOct 30, 2018 1:00 am - A major union at the Lake County sheriff's office announced Tuesday that its members took a vote of no confidence against Sheriff Mark Curran. However, Curran said less...