Local Politics
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Chicago alderman backs ex-con for county boardFeb 06, 2014 6:24 pm - A least one Chicago alderman doesn’t believe the criminal record of a former colleague should stand in the way of him seeking another public office. The Chicago Sun-Time...
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County board candidates talk attracting business, trimming governmentFeb 06, 2014 9:39 am - Reducing the size of government, challenges with drawing businesses to the county and alleviating traffic congestion are top priorities for the three Republican candidat...
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Maine East students win video contest promoting teen votingFeb 04, 2014 1:15 pm - Maine East High School students Andrea Garneata and Veronica Malesinski won a video contest sponsored by the Cook County Clerk to draw attention to the change in the law...
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Kane County Clerk GOP hopefuls tout differing backgroundsFeb 03, 2014 11:55 am - Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham has had 12 years to learn the ins and outs of the clerk’s office, as well as adapt to emerging technology and early voting. Cunningham,...
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DuPage Dist. 6 candidates: Stormwater fee needs more studyFeb 03, 2014 8:19 am - Two of the three Republicans seeking the GOP nomination for a District 6 seat on the DuPage County Board say more research should be done before the board decides whethe...
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DuPage Dist. 4 candidates differ on consolidationFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - While the three Republicans hoping to become their party’s nominee for a District 4 seat on the DuPage County Board agree local governments should become more efficient,...
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Lake County Treasurer candidate feted at Walsh homeJan 31, 2014 11:00 am - A recent shindig at a former Tea Party congressman's home has given Lake County treasurer candidate Jeri Atleson's campaign a big financial push, state records show. Atl...
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Kane sheriff candidates would take different first stepsJan 31, 2014 4:30 am - The two candidates for the Republican nomination for Kane County sheriff have more than five combined decades of experience between them. If elected, Kevin Williams and ...
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Cunningham, Davoust see differing roles for officeJan 30, 2014 4:30 am - Two candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Kane County clerk have differing views of the clerk’s office’s role. Challenger Mark Davoust believes the clerk’s of...
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Democrats in Lake County sheriff primary critical of CurranJan 30, 2014 1:00 am - Democrats vying for Lake County sheriff have a history in law enforcement and share a similar, critical belief that the office needs new leadership. Jason Patt, 35, of Z...