Local Politics
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Endorsements: Morita, Spyropoulos, Schumann for Metropolitan Water Reclamation DistrictOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District handles sewage, flood control and your tax dollars. A recent Better Government Association report shows that the average ...
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Endorsement: Weinstein for Lake County clerk of circuit courtOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County circuit court clerk race has generated fireworks this election season. Incumbent Keith Brin and challenger Erin Cartwright Weinstein sharply disagree on ...
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Endorsement: Yes to merge recorder, clerk in CookOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - There's a reason that efforts to merge the duties of county recorder and county clerk are gathering steam throughout the Chicago region. It's a good idea, though so far,...
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Endorsement: Pasetti-Olson for Kane County Board, Dist. 8Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Two newcomers to elective office are seeking the Kane County Board District 8 seat. Republican Linda Pasetti-Olson, 69, has done her homework, attending meetings over th...
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Endorsement: Dahl for Kane County Board, District 6.Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - In Kane County District 6, Democratic incumbent Brian Dahl is facing Republican challenger Donald Baltzer. This will be Dal's first attempt at running for the office sin...
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Endorsement: Thorsen, Reinert in McHenry Board District 2Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - The field of four candidates seeking two McHenry County Board seats representing District 2 offers voters an interesting mix of experience in government and business, th...
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Endorsement: Starrett for Kane County Board, Dist. 10Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Republican incumbent Susan Starrett, 43, faces Democratic challenger Todd Zies, 52. Starrett's determination to hold the line on the tax levy, which has been frozen in r...
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Endorsement: Barber, Barnes in McHenry Board District 1Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Voters in the McHenry County Board's District 1, which encompasses the populous southeastern corner of the county, have the fortunate choice between four qualified and a...
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Endorsement: Kenyon for Kane County Board, District 16.Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - In a rematch of the last battle for the District 16 seat, Democrat Jennifer Barconi challenges Republican incumbent Mike Kenyon. Barconi, a South Elgin village trustee, ...
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Endorsement: Kopp for Kane County Board, Dist. 4Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - In Kane County District 4, Democrat Angela Clay Thomas, 45, is facing off against John Kopp, 33, who was slated by the Republican Party after the primary. In the primar...