Local Politics
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Today is last day of election filing in 4 DuPage townsNov 24, 2014 4:30 am - Nominating petitions for the consolidated primary election are due by 5 p.m. today in four of DuPage County's largest towns. Aurora, Downers Grove, Naperville and Wheat...
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Schwantz taps nominee for temporary Palatine council vacancyNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - The name of the District 3 candidate was misspelled in the original story. His correct name is Doug Myslinski. Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz said Monday he plans to ...
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Elgin mayor draws challenger, 11 file for city councilNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain is facing a challenger in the April election, in which 11 city council hopefuls also are vying for four open seats. Joseph Galvan submitted his...
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Naperville mayor's race likely starting with February primaryNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - The race to replace George Pradel as mayor of Naperville looks like it will begin Feb. 24 with a primary to knock one of five candidates off the ballot before the April ...
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Chicago mayor's race takes form on last filing dayNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - The race to challenge Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel crystallized Monday as a businessman, alderman and county commissioner were among the last candidates to file petitions ...
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Aurora to hold primary for 5th Ward seatNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - It appears Aurora must hold a primary election Feb. 24 to narrow the field for its 5th Ward aldermanic seat from five candidates to four in advance of the April general ...
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Five seek 3 North Aurora village seatsNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - Five people are running for election to three 4-year terms on the North Aurora village board in April. Petition filing ended Monday afternoon. All three incumbents - Mar...
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Wheaton mayor to run unopposed; 4 file for council seatsNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - Wheaton Mayor Michael Gresk will run unopposed in the April election, but the race for the city council's at-large seats is a little more crowded. City Clerk Sharon Barr...
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Larson uncontested for 8th term as Schaumburg mayorNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - The name of the Palatine District 3 candidate was misspelled in the original story. His correct name is Doug Myslinski. With no opponent having materialized by 5 p...
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Palatine councilman resigns, plans to move out of villageNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Jim Clegg, who's served on the Palatine village council since January 2010, resigned his District 3 seat this week because he is moving out of town. Clegg said he and hi...