Local Politics
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Should Naperville bookshop pay for Bush visit security?Dec 03, 2014 12:00 am - Naperville played host to former President George W. Bush on Monday and now there are questions about who should foot the bill for the additional police presence his vis...
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Q&A: Why Galvan is running for mayor in ElginDec 02, 2014 4:30 am - If Joseph Galvan is elected mayor of Elgin in April, he'll be the first Hispanic mayor in the city's 161-year history. Galvan, who is running against incumbent David Ka...
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New Kane Sheriff Kramer follows lifelong mentor: His dadDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - A new era began at the Kane County Sheriff's office Monday when Donald Kramer took the oath of office, following in the footsteps of his father, who served Kane Sheriff ...
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Objection filed to Naperville mayoral candidate Dubiel's residencyDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - An objection has been filed with the Naperville city clerk's office to the mayoral candidacy of Matthew Dubiel on the grounds that he does not live in Naperville. City c...
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Barrington gave village board candidate incorrect nominating formsNov 26, 2014 4:30 am - A Barrington village board candidate is accusing village officials of election tampering for providing him with nominating petitions that contained an error. Michael Koz...
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Trembley looks forward to serving Palatine for six monthsNov 26, 2014 4:30 am - Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz's nomination to fill in for a departing District 3 village councilman says he hadn't intended to ever run for political office but would be h...
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Schaumburg incumbents unite against challenger MoynihanNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Schaumburg's April 7 election isn't simply about four candidates vying for three village trustee seats. Incumbents George Dunham, Mark Madej and Tom Dailly are identifyi...
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Hoffman Estates candidates begin talking issuesNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - Hoffman Estates residents will have at least one reason to go to the polls April 7 when three incumbents and two challengers vie for the three available trustee seats on...
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Sussman mulls run for Buffalo Grove president; Braiman says he's inNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - For the first time in 16 years, Buffalo Grove will likely have a contested election for village president. Buffalo Grove Trustee Beverly Sussman announced Tuesday she ha...
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Cook Coounty clerk adds suburban filing locations for school candidatesNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - The Cook County Clerk's office is setting up four locations in the city of Chicago and the suburbs for school board candidates in the April 7 election to submit their no...