Local Politics
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Endorsement: Provenzano for McHenry County clerk, GOPFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Longtime McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano is up against first-term McHenry County Board member Mary McClellan for the McHenry County clerk Republican nominati...
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Challenger only voice in Kane Co. District 3 raceFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - Don Ishmael may be running against himself in the Kane County Board District 3 contest. The district, which is firmly seated in Aurora, is represented by incumbent Jenn...
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Challengers critical of Cook sheriff's electronic monitoring planFeb 18, 2014 12:01 am - Challengers for the Democratic nomination for Cook County sheriff are criticizing Sheriff Thomas J. Dart's agreement to hand some electronic monitoring authority over to...
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Kane sheriff hopefuls differ on dealing with heroin problemFeb 18, 2014 12:00 am - So far this year, there has not been a single heroin overdose death in Kane County. That almost certainly will change. There were 22 heroin overdose deaths last year and...
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Lake County candidate forum changes venue, formatFeb 12, 2014 4:30 am - A planned q-and-a session Tuesday night with the two Republican candidates for Lake County treasurer changed locations and formats. GOP hopefuls Jeri Atleson and David S...
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Longmeadow, independence at issue in Kane Dist. 5Feb 12, 2014 12:01 am - When it comes to constructing another bridge over the Fox River near the McHenry County border, residents in Kane County's District 5 may not see much benefit other than...
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Fiscal responsibility a priority for Lake Dist. 6 GOP hopefulsFeb 11, 2014 12:01 am - The two Republicans squaring off for the Lake County Board District 6 seat in the March 18 primary election each hold public office and aspire to move up a notch on the ...
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Lake County candidates not enthusiastic about same-sex wedding businessFeb 10, 2014 4:30 am - As Illinois caterers, photographers and other entrepreneurs prepare for the expansion of marriage to same-sex couples this summer, Republican candidates in two contested...
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Governor Smith: Candidate ProfileFeb 09, 2014 10:00 pm - 1st Appellate District (*)
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Kane County board District 3 Ishmael: Candidate ProfileFeb 09, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County board District 3 (D)