Local Politics
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Lake County state's attorney candidate says foe might be 'soft on violent crime'Mar 09, 2016 12:00 am - A Lake County state's attorney candidate is questioning whether his Democratic primary opponent is "soft on violent crime" due to lack of experience. Michael Perill...
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McHenry County Board chairman candidates debate how to lower tax burdenMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - The two candidates facing off in the first countywide election for McHenry County Board chairman have different ideas for how to reduce the tax burden on residents. Incu...
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What priorities drive DuPage forest candidates?Mar 05, 2016 4:17 am - Mary Lou Wehrli says her top priority as she runs to retain her seat on the DuPage Forest Preserve Commission is to strike a balance between the natural world and our hu...
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Kane County Board Dist. 4 candidates talk connection to communityMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - Communication and contact with constituents is a major point of Angie Clay Thomas' campaign for the Democratic nomination for Kane County Board District 4. She contends ...
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4 Republicans vying for DuPage County Board Dist. 2 seatMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Four Republicans are facing off in the March 15 primary for their party's nod in DuPage County Board District 2. Richard Blass of Elmhurst, Anna Manzo and Elaine Zannis...
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Six candidates for three spots on Metropolitan Water Reclamation District boardMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Six Democratic candidates - most with ties to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - want to address flooding issues and wastewater treatment i...
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Attendance, public pay are issues in Kane County Board raceMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - How important is it for Kane County Board members to attend their meetings? Should a person who has a government job take on a paid political office? Kane County Board D...
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Kane coroner race may affect union contract, staffingMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - The six employees in the Kane County Coroner's office are the only county workers with an unsettled union contract. Candidates who want to lead the office have different...
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Kane auditor hopefuls differ on county credit card useMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Two people seeking the Republican nomination for Kane County Auditor in the March 15 primary election have differing views on the county's policies for credit card use b...
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GOP candidates for Kane board chairman clash over property tax freezeMar 02, 2016 4:40 am - Republican candidates for Kane County Board chairman clashed over the viability of the county's property tax freeze during a candidate forum Tuesday night. Challenger K...