Local Politics
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County board candidates debate value of annexing unincorporated areasOct 11, 2014 11:00 pm - Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider wants the county to press ahead with an idea that has largely sat dormant for two years — getting municipalities to absorb much of...
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DuPage forest preserve candidate vows to make seat a full-time jobOct 10, 2014 5:30 am - A Democratic challenger seeking a seat on the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission says he'll quit his job to become a full-time member of the board if he's elected ...
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Kane County Sheriff hopefuls differ on first steps if electedOct 08, 2014 1:01 am - The two candidates running for Kane County Sheriff have nearly five decades of law enforcement experience between them. But Republican Donald E. Kramer and Democrat Will...
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Hoffman Estates trustees will seek re-electionOct 08, 2014 1:01 am - All three Hoffman Estates village trustees whose terms are ending next spring will seek re-election. Trustees Anna Newell, Gary Pilafas and Gary Stanton confirmed their ...
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Lake County sheriff candidate flips stance and will appoint undersheriff if electedOct 07, 2014 1:01 am - Lake County sheriff candidate Jason Patt said he will appoint an undersheriff if elected in November, reversing a campaign pledge he made during the spring primary. Pat...
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Candidates forum Wednesday:Oct 07, 2014 1:01 am - Contested races in the 62nd State House District, Lake County Board District 6, Lake County clerk, Lake County sheriff, and Lake County treasurer will be the focus of a ...
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DuPage County sheriff hopefuls debate heroin tacticsOct 06, 2014 5:00 am - DuPage Coroner Richard Jorgensen has confirmed 25 heroin-related deaths so far this year in the county. While the number indicates a downward trend from the 46 deaths in...
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Larson will seek eighth term as Schaumburg mayorOct 06, 2014 1:01 am - Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson is getting the band back together as he prepares to seek an eighth term in office next spring. Larson will be joined on the ballot by village ...
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Lake County Board candidates explain why they're running for 10th District seatOct 06, 2014 1:01 am - The candidates running for the Lake County Board's 10th District seat cited different motivations for running during a joint interview session Monday. Republican Chuck ...
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District 50 candidate petitions:Oct 06, 2014 1:01 am - Nominating petitions are available for three seats on the Woodland Elementary District 50 school board that will be filled at the April 7 election. Candidates elected wi...