Local Politics
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After 8-year absence, Charles Amrich mayor again in Island LakeMay 09, 2013 10:00 am - After an eight-year absence, Charles Amrich is once again mayor of Island Lake. Amrich, the town's elected leader from 1985 to 2005, was sworn in Thursday at village hal...
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New Bartlett leaders learn, make village historyMay 09, 2013 1:34 am - Among the dozens of people who came to watch the Bartlett village board swearing-in ceremony Tuesday was Pam Rohleder, director of the Bartlett History Museum and the Ba...
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Naperville councilman pledges 2015 mayoral bidMay 08, 2013 12:00 pm - The next municipal election is still two years away, but Steve Chirico already has launched his campaign for Naperville mayor. The first-term city council member officia...
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Bartlett’s new village president, new trustees sworn inMay 08, 2013 12:01 am - Bartlett’s new mayor and four new village board members were greeted with loud rounds of applause from more than 80 residents who came to witness their swearing-in cerem...
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St. Charles aldermanic contest headed to recountMay 07, 2013 1:11 pm - A recount Thursday morning should decide the outcome of the April 9 St. Charles Second Ward race between then incumbent Alderman Cliff Carrignan and challenger Art Lemke...
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Bogusz: Des Plaines open for businessMay 07, 2013 11:00 am - New Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz kicked off his first day on the job by visiting local businesses Tuesday morning, before heading to Springfield to meet with the city's...
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Hayes takes over for Mulder in Arlington HeightsMay 07, 2013 5:00 am - For the first time in 20 years, Arlington Heights has a new village president. Longtime Trustee Thomas Hayes was introduced with the words “Congratulations, Mr. Mayor” a...
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McLaughlin sworn in as Barrington Hills presidentMay 06, 2013 3:31 pm - Barrington Hills got its ninth village president Monday — and its second named McLaughlin — as newly elected Martin McLaughlin took the oath of office. He succeeded Robe...
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Des Plaines seats youngest mayor, new aldermenMay 06, 2013 2:23 pm - With a room full of friends and family members cheering them on, Mayor Matt Bogusz, City Clerk Gloria Ludwig, two re-elected aldermen and two newly elected aldermen were...
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New mayors debut in Lake Zurich, Round LakeMay 06, 2013 1:28 pm - New mayors made their debuts in Lake Zurich and Round Lake at local government meetings Monday night. Thomas Poynton moved up from trustee to the mayor’s post in Lake Zu...