Local Politics
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Two from Elgin seek Democratic nomination for Kane County Board seatFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - A former Elgin city planner and a Gail Borden Library trustee are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Kane County Board District 20 seat. "I had considered it on a...
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Candidate forum set for Saturday at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 28, 2016 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will present a candidate forum for the 2016 primary election from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Gail Borden Public Libra...
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Endorsement: Greenhaw for two-year term on MWRD boardFeb 28, 2016 12:00 am - Three Democrats are running for one 2-year term on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board. The race featuring Martin Durkan, Tom Greenhaw and Andrew Seo has b...
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Kane chairman candidates differ on taxes, spendingFeb 28, 2016 12:00 am - Managing Kane County's tax levy may be the only duty of the county board chairman some taxpayers care about. The two Republican candidates for the job disagree on how s...
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Endorsements: Spyropoulos, Capparelli, Morina for six-year term on MWRD boardFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - Many of us in the suburbs - especially those living along the Des Plaines River - have been victims of flooding. It seems like 100-year-storms are nearly an every-other...
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McHenry GOP board hopefuls have varied backgrounds, goalsFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - A lawyer, nurse, accountant and a businessman all walk into a McHenry County Board room. It's not the beginning of a lame political joke, rather an overview of Republica...
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Three Democrats compete for two-year term with Metropolitan Water Reclamation DistrictFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Three Chicago Democrats - Tom Greenhaw, Martin Durkan and Andrew Seo - debated how best to tackle flooding and wastewater treatment issues during an appearance before th...
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McHenry County recorder candidate wants to eliminate positionFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - One candidate running for McHenry County recorder of deeds wants to eliminate the position, and his two opponents are skeptical of the efficiency of his plan. Hoping to ...
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Elgin candidates for Kane County Board talk prioritiesFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Voters have distinct choices between Randy Hopp and Willie Clements, Democratic primary candidates for Kane County Board District 22. Hopp said he'll work toward keeping...
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Endorsement: Meister as Democrat for Cook County circuit clerkFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - We'd like to think the Cook County circuit court system isn't a lost cause. That court files can be counted on to be complete when lawyers and judges need them, and that...