Local Politics
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Lake County officials take officeDec 01, 2016 12:00 am - Three Lake County officials took oaths of office Thursday to officially begin work after election victories. With promises of changes ahead, Erin Cartwright Weinstein wa...
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Longtime Algonquin mayor to seek re-electionDec 01, 2016 12:00 am - Having served as the leader of Algonquin for the last 14 years, John Schmitt believes he still has work to do. The longtime village president is seeking re-election in A...
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School board candidates can file in Prospect Heights Dec. 12Nov 30, 2016 12:00 am - Candidates for Northwest suburban Cook County school districts can file their nominating paperwork for the April 4 election at the Rob Roy Golf Course, 505 E. Camp McDon...
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Simonian ready to spend on bid to become Geneva's mayorNov 30, 2016 12:00 am - Geneva Alderman Tom Simonian is putting his money where his mouth is, as far as what he thinks of Mayor Kevin Burns. Simonian has formalized his bid to unseat the mayor ...
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Fewer candidates, more diversity on Elgin ballotNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin's April election ballot will feature the fewest number of candidates for city council in at least 10 years but more diversity than usual. Seven candidates filed to...
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Magnussen to seek fourth term as Hampshire village presidentNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Hoping to continue efforts to expand Hampshire economically, Village President Jeff Magnussen plans to seek re-election next April. If elected, Magnussen would serve his...
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Seven vying for four seats on Elgin City CouncilNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Seven people - including a former city councilwoman and four incumbents - filed nominating petitions to run for four seats on the Elgin City Council in April election. B...
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Naperville council race features 8 candidates for 4 seatsNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - There are twice as many candidates as available seats on the Naperville City Council, but there won't be a primary before the April 4 election. Three candidates came fo...
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Contested races now for North Aurora president, trusteeNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - North Aurora President Dale Berman may have some competition in the spring election. Ben Popp, of the 100 block of Laurel Drive, filed a petition Monday to be placed on ...
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No challenger emerges in Hoffman Estates mayoral raceNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod remained uncontested Monday in his bid for a fifth elected term as candidate filing closed for a potential Feb. 28 village primary. ...