Local Politics
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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. ...
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7 to run for 3 trustee seats in Campton HillsNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Seven people - including three current trustees - have filed petitions to run for the Campton Hills village board in April. The last day to file petitions to run for in ...
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Carpentersville mayor Ritter to run for re-electionNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Citing progress Carpentersville has made in the past eight years, Village President Ed Ritter says he wants to keep up that momentum by seeking a third term in office. R...
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Former Libertyville mayor Jeff Harger to run again against Terry WepplerNov 26, 2016 4:15 am - A rematch for the top elected spot in Libertyville is brewing after eight years. Jeff Harger, a business owner and former mayor and village trustee, said he will challen...
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West Dundee Village President Nelson seeking re-electionNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - By Lauren Rohr lrohr@dailyherald.com West Dundee Village President Chris Nelson announced this week he is seeking a second term in office. Nelson, 45, first was elected ...
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Schmit to seek re-election as Fox Lake mayorNov 24, 2016 12:00 am - The man leading Fox Lake when the Gliniewicz saga unfolded announced Wednesday he is seeking four more years in office. Mayor Donny Schmit, 62, announced via email he w...
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Contested Hoffman Estates trustee race appearsNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - After three days of candidate filing for potential Feb. 28 village board primary elections in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, only a barely contested trustee race in Hof...