Local Politics
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Endorsements: Guranovich, Matuska, Kerman in South BarringtonMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - The village of South Barrington is in solid shape financially. City services are stable and well-run. Its leadership operates collaboratively and without controversy. Un...
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Endorsements: Hanlon, Hughes, Sorgatz for Winfield village boardMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - In a community where political acrimony is something of an unpleasant art form, it's a little surprising to discover all eight candidates for three seats on the Winfield...
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Endorsements: Blackwood, LaBedz, Scaletta, Sidor for Arlington Heights trusteeMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Arlington Heights, like most suburban municipalities, has some major issues coming its way in the months ahead. The future of the Metropolis Performing Ar...
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Endorsement: Heffernan for Lily Lake village presidentMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Two candidates are squaring off in the race for village president in Lily Lake. We endorse incumbent Jesse Heffernan over challenger Mike Carlson. While both clearly h...
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Endorsement: Burke, Hartogh, Morris for Island Lake Village BoardMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - We're glad to see the Island Lake Village Board operating with less rancor than in years past. Yet, with so many trustees and candidates allied with Mayor Charles Amrich...
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Wauconda candidates divided on 911 center's futureMar 02, 2015 4:30 am - Nearly two years after Wauconda officials first proposed mothballing the police department's high-tech 911 center and outsourcing the service to Lake Zurich, the issue c...
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ECC board candidates talk tuition, taxesMar 02, 2015 4:30 am - Keeping taxes and college tuition low in the years ahead will be challenging, say candidates running for the Elgin Community College board April 7. Incumbents Bob Getz a...
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Berry asks voters to keep D214 on courseMar 02, 2015 4:00 am - District 214 is celebrating its centennial this year. On Feb. 6-8 the district featured many special events to celebrate and commemorate 100 years of outstanding educati...
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East Dundee candidates clash over spending, luring new businessMar 02, 2015 12:00 am - The four candidates for East Dundee Village trustee disagree on what constitutes worthwhile expenses and methods to draw new business to town. Both incumbent Alan Skilli...
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Greenberg not running again for Hoffman parksMar 02, 2015 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates Park District Commissioner Ronald Greenberg will not seek re-election and his name won't appear on the April 7 ballot, despite his having briefly filed a...