Local Politics
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Brian Gravenhorst: Candidate ProfileFeb 06, 2018 10:00 pm - Kane County board District 7 (Democrat)
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Challenger says ethics an issue in Kane clerk's raceFeb 06, 2018 12:00 am - Republican Kane County clerk challenger Stan Bond says a record of impropriety makes incumbent Jack Cunningham ripe for replacement. Cunningham says he's paid for his mi...
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Lake County Board primary features two experienced politiciansFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - The Republican primary election for the Lake County Board's 10th District seat features two experienced politicians from Mundelein. Incumbent Charles "Chuck" Bartels is ...
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League to host candidate forums for March primaryFeb 04, 2018 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host four candidate forums for the March 20 primary. • On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Dundee/Rutland Townships Candidate Foru...
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League to host candidate forums for McHenry CountyFeb 04, 2018 10:00 pm - Before the March 20 primary election, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County will host candidate forums for the community. A candidate forum for the McHenry County...
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Republican county board candidates want to slash spending, cut taxesFeb 02, 2018 12:00 am - All three Republican candidates for the Lake County Board's 17th District seat say they want to reduce residents' property taxes - but they have different ideas for acco...
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DuPage incumbents discuss ways to raise money for the countyJan 24, 2018 12:00 am - Two incumbents seeking re-election to the DuPage County Board say the county should consider new sources of revenue - including a tax on hotel and motel stays - to hold ...
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Opioid crisis a key issue for DuPage sheriff candidatesJan 18, 2018 4:32 am - Both candidates in the March Republican primary for DuPage County sheriff say the opioid epidemic is the biggest issue facing the department, but they have different ide...
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Kane clerk says his office can handle Aurora elections for less moneyJan 18, 2018 12:00 am - Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham told officials Thursday he can run Aurora elections for less than half the cost per vote than residents pay now. But at least one count...
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McHenry County auditor candidate running to abolish elected positionJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - A Crystal Lake accountant is seeking the recently vacated McHenry County auditor seat in hopes of eliminating it as an elected position. Certified Public Accountant Nanc...