Local Politics
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Batavia school candidates talk money, classroomsMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Five people want to have a say in how Batavia Unit District 101 educates children. And because board member Jason Stoops is not seeking re-election, at least one of the ...
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Barrington mayor calls opponent's claims 'misleading'Mar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch says a mailer distributed by challenger Mike Kozel attacking her financial record is misleading. The mailer states that because ...
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Lake Zurich mayoral candidates describe leadership stylesMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Lake Zurich's two mayoral candidates each say their leadership styles have qualities that would benefit the village if they win next week's election. Incumbent Thomas Po...
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Sugar Grove candidates talk developmentMar 26, 2017 1:00 am - The five candidates running for Sugar Grove village board see economic development as the biggest issue facing the community. Incumbents Rick Montalto, Sean Herron and T...
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Use of business incentives separates Batavia 1st Ward candidatesMar 25, 2017 1:00 am - A March 26 article incorrectly stated who was running unopposed for a 1st Ward seat in Batavia. The candidate is Michael O'Brien Batavia 1st Ward voters can choose...
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Gail Borden candidates talk library hours, servicesMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - The six candidates running for three open seats on the Gail Borden Public Library board generally agree the library serves the community well, but have different ideas a...
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Libertyville High School students quiz mayoral candidatesMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - Mayoral picks visit Libertyville High for town-hall meeting
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Mundelein mayoral candidates talk financial outlook, possible cutsMar 24, 2017 1:00 am - Two of Mundelein's mayoral candidates said cuts to services or staff salaries may be needed if the General Assembly freezes property taxes or reduces the local share of ...
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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...