Local Politics
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Kenyon, Barconi having opposing motivations for Kane County Board seatOct 19, 2016 1:00 am - One of the main differences between the two candidates seeking to represent the South Elgin-based 16th District of the Kane County Board is the reason they want the job....
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Kane County District 18 candidates have different land development philosophiesOct 19, 2016 1:00 am - Longmeadow Parkway opponents and fans of bringing a cross-country course to the former Settler's Hill landfill have clear choices in selecting a representative for Kane ...
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Round Lake Beach hosts upcoming debatesOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, will host candidate debates Sunday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Oct. 23 event is at 2 p.m. ...
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Endorsement: Bucholz for DuPage recorder of deedsOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - Incumbent Republican Fred Bucholz of Wheaton is challenged by Democrat Moon Khan of Lombard. Khan is a swing-for-the-fences reform candidate who wants to abolish the off...
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Endorsement: Kachiroubas for DuPage circuit court clerkOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - Incumbent Republican Chris Kachiroubas of Elmhurst says he has unfinished business as DuPage County clerk of the circuit court, such as streamlining traffic court check-...
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Merge or not? Voters have final say in recorder, clerk officesOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - When Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough goes before county commissioners Wednesday with her office's proposed budget, she isn't quite sure what to say. After ...
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Water reclamation district salaries average nearly $100,000Oct 17, 2016 7:40 am - Managing sewage and flood control might not seem like the most glamorous job in Illinois, but the financial rewards can be substantial, a Better Government Association a...
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A second challenger to Antioch mayor surfacesOct 17, 2016 1:00 am - The filing period for next spring's municipal elections is still months away, but already three Antioch residents say they will run for mayor. Village Trustee Jay Jozwia...
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Can a defense attorney transition to McHenry County state's attorney?Oct 17, 2016 1:00 am - For years, Ray Flavin has represented people accused of crimes - critiquing police reports, objecting to prosecutors' moves in court, and trying to get the best deal pos...
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Cook County court clerk hopefuls talk modernization, integrityOct 15, 2016 5:30 am - Modernization, integrity and experience were among the issues on the minds of candidates running for Cook County's clerk of the circuit court. The circuit court clerk i...