Local Politics
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Bogusz shouldn't try to build dynastyDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - I was sorry to see that Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz decided to open a campaign office to promote his choice of candidates for city council. Political backing for speci...
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Unincorporated resident won't appear on Naperville mayoral ballotDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - The name of the Naperville mayoral candidate who withdrew from the race late last week will not appear on the ballot, an election panel ruled Monday. Matthew J. Dubiel i...
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Scifert to remain on Elgin ballot, board rulesDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - Elgin City Council hopeful Kyle Scifert can remain on the April 7 election ballot, an electoral board ruled Monday. Elgin resident Roy Chapman said he hasn't decided whe...
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Matthew Dubiel drops out of Naperville mayor raceDec 05, 2014 12:01 am - One of Naperville's five mayoral candidates, Matthew Dubiel, announced late Friday that he is dropping out of the race. The city's Municipal Officers Electoral Board had...
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More trustee candidates announce campaigns in Wauconda, bringing total to 8Dec 04, 2014 12:01 am - Eight candidates - including four incumbents - now have announced plans to run for seats on the Wauconda village board next year. They're also splitting into two distinc...
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Naperville sets ballot order, but mayoral primary still in questionDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - Doug Krause's name will appear first on the ballot when the race to choose the city's next mayor goes to the voters. "It's nice to be first," said Krause, who is running...
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Wauconda attorney announces he'll seek trustee seat in AprilDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - Wauconda attorney and community volunteer Tim Howe is throwing his hat into the ring and running for a seat on the village board. Howe, 54, announced plans to run for a ...
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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 ...