Local Politics
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Endorsements: Yusuf, Manzo, Tiesenga for Oak Brook boardFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Village board politics in Oak Brook have settled down considerably in the past few years, but voters still will be asked to sort through a field of six candidates to ele...
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Endorsement: Adamson for Prospect Heights city clerkFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Two qualified candidates are vying for Prospect Heights City Clerk. Both say communication is a priority - especially improving the city website they agree is outdated. ...
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Endorsement: Lalmalani for Oak Brook village presidentFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Oak Brook Village President Gopal Lalmalani has a simple question for voters in the April 7 election - but it's one every incumbent should be happy and willing to ask. A...
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Endorsements: Kaptain for mayor; Dusenberry, Powell, Shaw, Steffen for councilFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain is seeking his second term in the city's top elected post. He faces a challenge from businessman Joseph Galvan, who is making a bid to become th...
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Endorsement: Arnswald, Black, Howe, Starkey for Wauconda trusteeFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Strengthening economic development and preparing for Lake Michigan water are issues facing Wauconda village board candidates. However, they also must address a community...
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Naperville candidate awaits review of liquor code issueFeb 14, 2015 6:43 am - A section of Naperville municipal code that caused one city council candidate to suspend his campaign likely will be reviewed before the April 7 election. But whether it...
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4 write-ins crowd once-uncontested Libertyville trustee raceFeb 14, 2015 6:34 am - It was almost only one candidate for Libertyville village board after another chose not to run
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Volo trustee candidates pitch their 'unique' idea to improve villageFeb 13, 2015 4:30 am - Four candidates for Volo village board seats agree on many issues: more sales tax revenue is needed to enhance services, Lake Michigan water is a priority, and local pro...
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Fox River Grove candidates weigh in on downtown redevelopmentFeb 12, 2015 4:30 am - Fox River Grove's downtown redevelopment and shaping the next 100 years of the tiny McHenry County town are top priorities for candidates vying to become village trustee...
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Oak Brook trustee candidates focusing on pension issueFeb 12, 2015 12:00 am - Oak Brook village board candidates are adamant their town doesn't need a municipal property tax - or any other new taxes for that matter - to address its growing pension...