Local Politics
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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...
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Endorsement: Grogan for DuPage auditorOct 14, 2016 1:00 am - Perhaps the most compelling argument Democrat Michelle Gale of Glendale Heights makes for the unseating of incumbent Bob Grogan of Downers Grove is that having a Republi...
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Darch to seek fourth term as Barrington mayorOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch announced Thursday she will seek a fourth term as the village's top elected official in April's municipal elections. Darch, who ...
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'Tree lady' running for Arlington Heights trustee seatOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Laurie Taylor, who led the charge to save Arlington Heights trees from emerald ash borer, is ready to take on a new challenge. Taylor, a 30-year village resident, says ...
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Lake County court clerk candidates clash at forumOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Two competitors in a hotly contested race for Lake County circuit court clerk clashed in a candidate forum Thursday night in Lake Bluff. Republican court Clerk Keith Bri...
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Zadel in, Polit out in 2017 Mount Prospect village board raceOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Mount Prospect Village Trustee Michael Zadel will seek a fifth term on the village board in next year's municipal elections, but longtime colleague Trustee Steven Polit ...
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Endorsement: Foxx over Pfannkuche for Cook state's attorneyOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two strong candidates are competing for Cook County state's attorney, and either would be a good choice. Ultimately, we side with Kim Foxx, a former assistant state's at...
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Why Ray Rogina wants another four years as mayor of St. CharlesOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - As Ray Rogina took over as St. Charles mayor in May 2013, the longtime teacher promised an audience of residents and elected officials that his new position would be his...