Local Politics
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Algonquin village board race now uncontestedFeb 03, 2015 10:00 pm - Two candidates have withdrawn their candidacy, making the race of the Algonquin village board uncontested. The names of Sandra Robertson and Kerry Stallard will not appe...
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Will new taxes fix neighborhood flooding in Arlington Heights?Feb 03, 2015 12:00 am - As a village that's more than 125 years old, Arlington Heights is facing a slate of looming infrastructure updates, but officials still aren't sure just how much it will...
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West Chicago candidates debate communicationsFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - All four candidates for contested seats on the West Chicago City Council say poor communication with residents is a concern they will address if elected, and each has su...
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Prospect Hts. clerk, treasurer candidates say roles still relevantFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Months after rejecting an attempt to eliminate Prospect Heights' clerk and treasurer as elected officers, voters on April 7 will settle contested races for the two posit...
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New Naperville mayor unlikely to trigger dramatic shiftFeb 02, 2015 4:30 am - George Pradel, a former police lieutenant known as Officer Friendly, will retire this spring after 20 years as Naperville mayor. No one has ever served longer as Naperv...
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Why all 8 Naperville council seats up at onceFeb 02, 2015 12:01 am - The last time all seats on the Naperville City Council were up for election at the same time was 1969. There were five seats on the council back then, and they represen...
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New faces a sure thing in Naperville council electionFeb 02, 2015 12:01 am - "One for the ages." "A sea change." "Very, very interesting." "Chaos." "Kind of scary." However you look at it, one thing is certain: this spring's municipal election i...
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Hampshire trustee hopefuls differ on administratorFeb 02, 2015 12:00 am - Hampshire has been without a village administrator for about a year and candidates seeking trustee seats have mixed opinions on whether the village needs a new one. Incu...
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Lake in the Hills village board candidates weigh in on economic developmentFeb 02, 2015 12:00 am - Lake in the Hills village board candidates have varying ideas on promoting economic growth in town, including possibly getting an off-track betting parlor and car dealer...
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Schaumburg candidates debate tax levy reductionFeb 01, 2015 6:39 am - Though the village of Schaumburg has reduced its property tax levy during each of the five years since it was introduced, trustee candidate Jim Moynihan is calling for q...