Local Politics
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Morrison's choices for districts 15, 211Apr 02, 2015 5:00 am - For most suburban families, property taxes consume a greater percentage of the family budget than any other single tax. Two-thirds (or more) of property taxes are used t...
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Let's get it right again in District 15Apr 02, 2015 5:00 am - Two years ago, School District 15 voters got it right when Babcock, Seiffert, Ekeberg and Bokor were elected. They have proved to be outstanding board members who put th...
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Schwingbeck will make a fine trusteeApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - Vote for Tom Schwingbeck for Arlington Heights Village trustee. Tom's Northwestern MBA, combined with years of engineering and consulting experience, gives him the educa...
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Residents: Don't vote against your self-interestApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - A quick survey of the school board election signs in Palatine and the surrounding area indicates that many of my neighbors are either school district employees or they d...
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Take a closer look at Byrne for Arlington Hts. park boardApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - I wanted to make you aware of another candidate for the Arlington Heights parks board, whom I believe will make an excellent board member. Brian Byrne has lived in Arlin...
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Enthusiastic about electing Nesvacil to park boardApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - I have had the pleasure of working with Rob Nesvacil on the Drive to Revive Memorial Park for almost 10 years. Rob spent countless hours in meetings, working with park d...
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Vote nonpartisan for District 15 boardApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - The Herald editorial staff is absolutely right when they criticized a political party for getting involved in local school board elections. Our community has had a long ...
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No matter who you support in BG, voteApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - In this Buffalo Grove election we have incumbents and challengers, which makes for a meaningful election. All the candidates have impressive professional backgrounds. Th...
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No D220 candidate vowed to cut costsApr 02, 2015 5:00 am - Responding to your article on the plus and minuses of electing an educator, I think one important negative not mentioned is that, because teachers benefit from the curre...
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Dist. 200 candidates want referendum to be last funding alternativeApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 will likely be faced with difficult financial decisions in the next few years, but incumbent Jim Vroman doesn't believe asking taxp...