Local Politics
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Endorsement: Perillo in Democratic primary for Lake County state's attorneyFeb 17, 2016 5:00 pm - Attorneys Michael J. Perillo Jr. and Matthew Stanton are seeking the March 15 Democratic primary nomination for Lake County state's attorney to challenge incumbent Repub...
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McHenry County Board hopefuls differ on Route 23 interchange studyFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - Candidates for the Republican nomination for two McHenry County Board District 3 seats in the March 15 primary have differing views on whether the county should consider...
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Court ruling could lead to more third party candidates on ballotFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - A recent federal court ruling could make it easier for people from parties other than Republicans or Democrats to run for county offices in general elections. U.S. Distr...
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Lake County Board District 5 Democrat candidates discuss land acquisition funds for forest preservesFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - The two Democrats running for the Lake County Board District 5 seat differ on whether voters should be asked to replenish waning funds to buy more property for forest pr...
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Kane coroner candidates debate budgeting for autopsiesFeb 16, 2016 4:35 am - Death is inevitable. But predicting how much death will occur in Kane County, and how much it will cost the coroner to investigate, has been an ongoing source of heated ...
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McHenry County Board District 6 candidates debate economic developmentFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - Five candidates vying for the Republican nomination for McHenry County Board District 6 have a difference in priorities regarding economic development and growth within ...
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Candidates vie for Northwest suburban judicial subcircuit vacanciesFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - Northwest suburban Cook County voters will be asked in the March 15 primary election to select nominees for seven vacancies in the 11th, 12th and 13th judicial subcircui...
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Candidates for Lake state's attorney discuss deferred prosecution, support staffFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - While one Democratic candidate for Lake County state's attorney has an idea to make the office more efficient, the other suggested a program he said could lower recidivi...
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Alvarez leading in campaign cash, but Foxx gaining groundFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - While Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez started the new year with a big fundraising advantage over her two opponents, one challenger is quickly picking up steam...
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Lake County state's attorney candidates discuss wrongful convictions issueFeb 12, 2016 4:24 am - Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Lake County state's attorney have very different ideas how to address wrongful convictions that have plagued the office ...