Local Politics
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Wauconda trustees-elect pledge to finish Heroes of Freedom MemorialApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - Wauconda's three trustees-elect pledge they'll work to quickly finish the Heroes of Freedom Memorial that has stood unfinished in town for more than a year. "The voters ...
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Wheeling names inauguration day for ousted village presidentApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - Although Wheeling Village President-elect Pat Horcher will take the oath of office Monday, his fellow trustees-to-be and top village employees have proclaimed the occasi...
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New District 15 board majority takes officeApr 26, 2017 5:30 am - A new Palatine Elementary District 15 board majority was sworn in Wednesday, vowing to uphold a campaign pledge to improve communication with the community. Six new boar...
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Spike in women's political interest creates optimism for more equal representationApr 25, 2017 5:30 am - Political experts see an encouraging trend: More women are taking an interest in politics. Since the fall, political training programs in Illinois have been filling up ...
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Why so few women are suburban mayorsApr 25, 2017 5:30 am - When Gayle Smolinski became mayor of Roselle in 1993, no one batted an eye. Female mayors already were serving in nearby towns such as Oak Brook, Villa Park, Warrenvil...
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Baldino, Hatzis, Schmidt win Northwest suburban write-in racesApr 25, 2017 1:00 am - The Cook County Clerk's office certified election results Tuesday, confirming that write-in candidates Richard Baldino of Arlington Heights, Eleni Hatzis of Mount Prospe...
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Term-limited Des Plaines clerk says goodbyeApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig bid an early adieu to residents and fellow city council members this week. Ludwig won't join in the formal transition of power at t...
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Baldino with large lead in Arlington Heights trustee raceApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - Write-in candidates Richard Baldino of Arlington Heights, Eleni Hatzis of Mount Prospect and Lawrence Schmidt of Streamwood were leading in their races for village board...
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Suburban voter turnout down, hot races or notApr 18, 2017 5:30 am - Just months after a presidential election that brought political passions to a boil, suburban turnout in the April 4 local elections declined - even in places with some ...
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Lentz remains atop Mundelein mayoral race by 5 votesApr 18, 2017 1:00 am - Late-arriving mail and provisional ballots counted Tuesday evening did not alter the outcome of a tight Mundelein mayoral race. Unofficial results show Mayor Steve Lentz...