Local Politics
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GOP incumbent facing Democratic challenger in DuPage forest preserve raceOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - A Democrat hoping to represent the southeastern part of DuPage County on the forest preserve commission says he would be an independent voice. The Republican in the race...
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Development key issue in Kane District 15 raceOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - The two candidates vying for a District 15 seat on the Kane County Board know the issues facing their portion of the county are unique. Living in a largely rural area wh...
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Suburban, Chicago bar associations offer judicial picksOct 29, 2018 1:00 am - The Suburban Bar Coalition of Cook County - made up of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, North Suburban Bar Association, West Suburban Bar Association, Southwest B...
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Finances top of mind for Kane County Board District 11 candidatesOct 26, 2018 5:27 am - The Kane County budget is top of mind for the two candidates vying for a District 11 board seat. Incumbent John Martin, 70, a Geneva Republican, says declining revenues...
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DuPage County Board Dist. 6 hopefuls differ on need for lobbyistsOct 26, 2018 1:00 am - Democrats in one county board race argue that DuPage shouldn't need lobbying firms to push its legislative agenda in Springfield and Washington. But their Republican opp...
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Contested trustee election on horizon in Elk Grove VillageOct 26, 2018 1:00 am - Longtime Elk Grove Village Trustee James Petri's retirement announcement - and the open seat he leaves on the board - will lead to a contested election in the village ne...
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DuPage board candidates disagree about when to disband election commissionOct 25, 2018 1:00 am - County board members are expected to vote in January to eliminate DuPage's election commission and return its duties to the clerk's office. But Democrats in one DuPage C...
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Naperville council member, GOP candidate reports sexually threatening callOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville City Council member Patty Gustin has filed a police report about a sexually threatening voicemail she received, fearing it might be politically motivated. Gu...
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District 214 school board incumbents announce establishment slateOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Three longtime Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board members have announced they are running as a slate in the April 2 local election. Bill Dussling, ...
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Hanson stays on Democratic county ballot after Lauzen appointee loses lawsuitOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Matt Hanson will continue to appear on ballots for the District 6 Kane County Board seat after an attempt by fellow Democrat Ron Ford failed to remove him. Ford believes...