Local Politics
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Elgin City Council candidates talk diversity, minimum wageMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - The seven candidates running for Elgin City Council have different views on raising the minimum wage in Cook County and fostering diversity among city employees. Incumbe...
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Lake in the Hills board fires village administrator 3 months after hiring himMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake in the Hills village board voted unanimously Thursday night to remove Village Administrator Douglas Petroshius, barely three months after hiring him. Petroshius...
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Experience vs. fresh perspective issue in Batavia mayoral raceMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - To say Jeff Schielke is running a low-key re-election campaign might be an understatement. Less than two weeks before the election and there is nary a yard sign trumpeti...
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Write-ins seek 2-year term as Streamwood trusteeMar 23, 2017 5:40 am - Since the candidate filing period in December, Streamwood's April 4 trustee race has gone from four hopefuls vying for three four-year terms to just two running as write...
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Budget, property taxes key issues in calm COD board raceMar 23, 2017 1:00 am - Two years ago, a dozen candidates sought election to the College of DuPage board of trustees in one of the hottest races in the suburbs. This election cycle, however, th...
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Wheeling village president again denies using taxpayer money for personal gainMar 23, 2017 1:00 am - Wheeling Village President Dean Argiris defended himself vigorously against accusations he's used taxpayer-funded perks for personal use during a village meeting Monday,...
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Six seats, but only four will win in District 79Mar 23, 2017 1:00 am - In an unusual situation, six seats on the seven-member Fremont District 79 school board are up for election next month, but only four of them are contested. Five candida...
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District 95 candidates discuss funding for building improvementsMar 22, 2017 5:30 am - How to pay for expenses associated with aging buildings is among the issues the next Lake Zurich Unit District 95 school board will face in the years ahead. Six candidat...
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Why video gambling will likely remain legal in St. Charles regardless of April electionMar 22, 2017 1:00 am - Opponents of video gambling in St. Charles have one choice on the April ballot, but that may not be enough to repeal the city's ordinance. Candidates for aldermen in the...
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Personalities set apart agreeable candidates to lead Villa ParkMar 22, 2017 1:00 am - The race to lead Villa Park is shaping up to be an amicable contest among three longtime residents who want to be village president. Candidates Albert Bulthuis, Chuck P...