Local Politics
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How new mayor plans to lead CarpentersvilleApr 05, 2017 1:00 am - John Skillman knows he has a lot to learn in his new role as Carpentersville village president, but the retired fire chief is ready to hit the ground running on his seem...
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Union-backed candidates sweep Woodland board seatsApr 05, 2017 1:00 am - Five candidates supported by a teachers union swept Woodland Elementary District 50 board seats in Tuesday's election. But Lake County Federation of Teachers field servi...
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Batavia mayor elected to 10th termApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Batavians will continue to call Jeff Schielke mayor for another four years. Schielke won a 10th term Tuesday, according to unofficial returns. "I'm humbled by the honor,...
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Incumbants sweep Glenbard Distirct 87 raceApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Glenbard Township High School District 87 incumbents appear to have swept the board and retain their seats against three newcomers. With all 171 precincts unofficially r...
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2 incumbents, 2 newcomers win seats in Wheaton District 200 school board raceApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Two incumbents and their allies who supported a failed attempt in Wheaton Warrenville District 200 to borrow $132.5 million swept the four available seats on the school ...
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Incumbents win re-election in Elk Grove Township District 59Apr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - The four incumbents in the Elk Grove Township District 59 school board race held off their single challenger in Tuesday's election to earn additional four-year terms on ...
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Incumbents, former board member win in District 211Apr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Though a high school cafeteria full of people angered by Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211's transgender access practices called for change on the school boar...
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Miller, Scarpino, McNicholas win seats on District 300 boardApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Incumbent Anne Miller of Algonquin and challengers David Scarpino of Hampshire and Mary McNicholas of West Dundee won three 4-year seats on the Community Unit District 3...
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Newcomer Collins, incumbent Stack on way to Harper College boardApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - One incumbent and a newcomer were headed to victory early Wednesday morning for six-year terms on the Harper College Board of Trustees. With 324 of 326 precincts reporti...
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Salvati earns 2 more years on Batavia councilApr 04, 2017 7:30 pm - Scott Salvati took home 60 percent of the vote Tuesday to earn another two years as Batavia's First Ward Alderman. According to unofficial results, Salvati garnered 456 ...