Local Politics
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Endorsements: Ludwig, Pavoris, Secrest and Somers for District 155 school boardMar 01, 2017 12:00 am - The incoming Crystal Lake District 155 Board will have at least two new members after the April election. Nine people are running for four seats on the board. Incumbent...
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Failed $130 million referendum request hot topic in Palatine District 15 raceMar 01, 2017 12:00 am - Perhaps the biggest talking point among the 11 candidates vying for one of five open seats on the Palatine Township School District 15 board is what to make of the faile...
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Barrington's finances the subject of state of the village addressFeb 28, 2017 4:36 am - Village President Karen Darch used her annual State of the Village address to focus on correcting the record on Barrington's debt, a topic that has been among the most d...
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Des Plaines city council election debates setFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - The Des Plaines Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2992 is hosting a series of candidate forums for contested city council races in the April 4 election. The forums will foll...
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Lakemoor candidates want to bring new businesses to townFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Family-friendly restaurants and a large, general-merchandise store are among the businesses the candidates for seats on Lakemoor's village board would like to see come t...
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Endorsements: Dianis, Glogowski, Smith for Algonquin boardFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Four years ago, we endorsed a trio of longtime incumbents - Brian Dianis, Jerry Glogowski and Robert Smith - for re-election, saying they had a real chance to reshape an...
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Lake Zurich mayor proud of village communication, but opponent suggests improvementsFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Lake Zurich Mayor Thomas Poynton says communication with residents has been a cornerstone of his administration, but his opponent contends the village can improve. Alex ...
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District 211 candidates forum March 2Feb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Two candidate forums will take place in March for voters to hear from the six hopefuls seeking three available seats on the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 ...
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Irvin, Guzman advance in Aurora mayoral primaryFeb 28, 2017 12:00 am - Richard Irvin and Richard Guzman appear headed for an April 4 showdown to determine who will be the next mayor of Aurora, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's ...
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League of Women Voters to host five candidate forums in MarchFeb 27, 2017 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host five candidate forums before the consolidated election on April 4. • On Saturday, March 4, a moderated candidate f...