Local Politics
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Dart to testify before congressional subcommitteeMar 25, 2014 1:00 am - Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart will testify March 26 at a congressional hearing on the nation's mental health system. The hearing, “Where Have All the Patients Gone?...
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Prim sure winner for GOP sheriff in McHenry Co.Mar 20, 2014 1:01 am - Despite having less name recognition in McHenry County, Bill Prim's message of reforming the sheriff's office resonated with voters, who chose him over Undersheriff Andr...
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McClellan says hard work, meeting the people put her over the topMar 20, 2014 1:01 am - Nick Provenzano, who lost the GOP nod for McHenry County clerk, can't put his finger on why his name recognition and longevity in county politics weren't enough to overc...
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Williams concedes GOP Kane sheriff race to KramerMar 19, 2014 1:01 am - Kevin Williams conceded the Republican nomination for Kane County sheriff Wednesday afternoon to Don Kramer, who was ahead by 371 votes, according to unofficial results....
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Treasurer candidate quits raceMar 19, 2014 1:01 am - A day after winning the Democratic Party nomination for Lake County treasurer, Cynthia Plouche has quit the race. Lake County Clerk Willard Helander announced Plouche's ...
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Eckhoff, Custer, Wiley take early leads DuPage board racesMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Incumbent Grant Eckhoff has an early lead in his bid to become the Republican Party's nominee for a District 4 seat on the DuPage County Board. With 26 of 134 precincts ...
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Cunningham gets GOP nod for Kane ClerkMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - After serving the past 12 years as Kane County Clerk, Jack Cunningham Tuesday night earned a chance at another four. With all precincts reporting, Cunningham garnered ne...
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Dart easily wins nomination for re-electionMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart won the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term Tuesday, easily outpacing the three other candidates in the primary. Unoffi...
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Patt secures Democratic nod for Lake County sheriffMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - A Lake County coroner's investigator received the votes needed to face off against Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran in the November general election. Jason Patt, 35, of ...