Local Politics
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Alderman challenging Emanuel for mayorSep 13, 2014 1:01 am - A Chicago alderman announced Saturday he'll challenge Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015, saying the city deserves a leader who looks out for everyday people and not just downto...
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Lake County Undersheriff sues former sheriff candidate for defamationSep 11, 2014 1:00 am - The second-highest ranking member of the Lake County Sheriff's Office has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former sheriff candidate over comments posted on Facebook....
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Residents of Grayslake's Prairie Crossing subdivision compete for county boardSep 04, 2014 5:30 am - Two Grayslake residents who live in the same subdivision and have a history of community involvement are competing against each other for a regional political office. Re...
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Lake County treasurer candidates envision changesSep 03, 2014 5:30 am - The candidates for Lake County treasurer are veteran politicians who hope to improve an office that isn't familiar to many voters. David Stolman, a Republican from Buffa...
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Lake County clerk candidates tout their experienceSep 03, 2014 1:00 am - The two women running for Lake County clerk have vastly different professional backgrounds — and each says her resume makes her better suited for the job. Republican Car...
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Tax appeal seminar scheduled in Des PlainesAug 31, 2014 1:01 am - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will hold a property tax assessment appeal seminar Monday, Sept. 15, at the Des Plaines Public Library. Patlak will e...
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Mayors endorse CurranAug 29, 2014 1:01 am - Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran announced he has picked up election endorsements from 29 mayors in Lake County. Curran, a Republican from Libertyville, is seeking re-ele...
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Challenger: Sheriff ignored complaints against donorsAug 28, 2014 5:00 am - The Democratic challenger for Lake County Sheriff says incumbent Mark Curran has ignored complaints against two campaign contributors. Jason Patt, of Zion, said Curran t...
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Palatine Hills golf course experiences more floodingAug 26, 2014 5:00 am - Flooding that forced Palatine Hills Golf Course to close several holes over the weekend served as a reminder that plans to address the course's ongoing water problems ha...
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Des Plaines outlines succession plan following alderman's deathAug 20, 2014 1:01 am - Des Plaines leaders Wednesday outlined the succession plan following the unexpected death of 29-year-old Alderman Joanna Sojka. Mayor Matt Bogusz will make an appointmen...