Local Politics
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Dist. 220 candidate withdraws from raceMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - Anissa Cyhaniuk, one of the seven candidates on the ballot for the Barrington Area Unit School District 220 board, says she has withdrawn from the race. Cyhaniuk said sh...
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U-46 school board candidates debate school choice, charter schoolsMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - Candidates vying to lead the state's second-largest school district have different views on what school choice means and whether charter schools are a good idea. School ...
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Trustee hopefuls discuss East Dundee's futureMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - There's no disagreement among the five village board candidates that the last several years have been positive for East Dundee. Progress and development have given new l...
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Campton Hills hopefuls tout strengthsMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - Candidates for three 4-year seats on the Campton Hills Village Board in the April 4 election have outlined why they are running for trustee and the strengths and qualiti...
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1st Ward candidates in Des Plaines defend campaign blemishesMar 16, 2017 1:00 am - Both candidates for 1st Ward alderman in Des Plaines carry blemishes into Election Day. Political newcomer Mark Lysakowski has never voted in a Des Plaines election, and...
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District 57 candidates share approaches to financial pressuresMar 15, 2017 5:30 am - The six candidates competing for four open seats on the Mount Prospect Elementary District 57 school board are not much at odds over the district's current direction, bu...
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Harassment case resurfaces in District 200 board raceMar 15, 2017 5:00 am - More than 30 years before they became opponents in the race for four available seats on the Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 school board, James Mathieson and Thoma...
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Forum for District 54 candidates March 20Mar 15, 2017 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs will host a candidates forum for the public to hear from the five candidates running for four seats on the Schaumburg Township El...
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Endorsements: Krinsky, Ofisher, Roberts, Schumacher for Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 board.Mar 15, 2017 1:00 am - In many ways, Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 is the envy of its neighbors. The district has a reserve fund that could cover a full year of expenses. It has ma...
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Cary mayoral candidates talk budget, economic developmentMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - Two men running to lead Cary have different views on the village's budget, and how to improve its downtown and attract new businesses. Incumbent Village President Mark K...