Local Politics
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Recorder seeking position as McHenry County clerkJul 19, 2017 1:00 am - McHenry County Recorder Joe Tirio is running for county clerk next year with hopes of pushing forward his goal of merging the two offices. When elected as recorder last ...
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Bartels to seek re-electionJul 06, 2017 1:00 am - Charles "Chuck" Bartels will seek re-election in November 2018 to the Lake County Board representing the 10th District, which includes portions of Mundelein, Hawthorn Wo...
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Kane clerk fees lawsuit could face delay during Cook appealJun 22, 2017 1:00 am - A proposed class-action lawsuit against the Kane County circuit court clerk arguing the office improperly charged some fees could be put on hold while an appellate court...
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Cook County clerk won't seek re-electionJun 21, 2017 1:00 am - Chicago Sun-Times Cook County Clerk David Orr, who has served in his position for more than a quarter-century and in politics for nearly four decades, will finish his te...
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Constable: Bail law a good measure you don't want to useJun 20, 2017 5:30 am - The Republicans and Democrats in Springfield finally came together to pass a piece of legislation this month that Gov. Bruce Rauner actually signed into law. But nobody ...
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District 21 welcomes board member, debates free lunch programJun 16, 2017 1:00 am - The vacant spot created by Jeff Battinus' resignation from the Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board was filled Thursday night with the appointment of Jennifer ...
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Sergeant seeks Republican nod for Kane County sheriff postMay 22, 2017 1:00 am - Kane County Sgt. Kevin Tindall believes his 26 years in law enforcement and 20 years in fire service make him the best person to be the next Kane County sheriff. Tindall...
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Elk Grove Village board's continuity a 'highly unusual' featMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - Voters haven't removed an Elk Grove Village board member from office in more than two decades, an extremely rare streak of continuity for politics at any level, experts ...
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Kellermann era ends in Deer Park, new leader sworn inMay 19, 2017 1:00 am - Dale Sands has a to-do list ready to go as Deer Park's new village president. Bob Kellermann ended his eight-year reign as Deer Park's top elected official by swearing i...
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Kim lands Vernon Township job after losing Mundelein mayor's raceMay 19, 2017 1:00 am - Weeks after narrowly losing the Mundelein mayor's race, Holly Kim has landed a $60,000-a-year job with Vernon Township. Kim is the township's first director of constitue...