Articles filed under County Elections
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Early voting off to fast start in suburbsOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - Whether it's enthusiasm for a candidate or a desire to avoid long lines, record numbers of suburban voters are casting ballots before Election Day. In suburban Cook Coun...
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Lake County state's attorney candidates differ on office reformsOct 21, 2016 5:17 am - The candidates for Lake County state's attorney are at odds over whether employees should have been fired for their role in several wrongful-conviction cases linked to t...
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Endorsement: Sanchez for Kane County Board, Dist. 24Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Jarett Sanchez beat incumbent Joe Haimann in the Democratic primary, leaving a contest between Carpentersville residents Sanchez and Republican Roben Hall. Both strenuou...
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Endorsement: Scheflow for Kane County Board, District 22Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - We endorsed Republican Doug Scheflow, an Elgin attorney, in the 2012 Republican primary, which he won, but not in the general, which he also won to start his tenure on t...
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Endorsement: Frasz for Kane County Board, District 18Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The battle for Kane County District 18 pits Republican incumbent Drew Frasz, 60, vice chair of the board, against newcomer Nicolas Jimenez, 24, picked by the Democratic ...
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Endorsement: Vanderventer for Lake County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County recorder of deeds is not a high profile post, but it is very important. the office is the main record keeper for the county and is responsible for keepin...
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Endorsement: Patlak for Cook Board of Review Dist. 1Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - It may be a bit extreme to say that Dan Patlak was born to serve on the Cook County Board of Review, but there is no question he is well suited to the job. He speaks wit...
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Endorsement: Weinstein for Lake County clerk of circuit courtOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County circuit court clerk race has generated fireworks this election season. Incumbent Keith Brin and challenger Erin Cartwright Weinstein sharply disagree on ...
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Endorsement: Yes to merge recorder, clerk in CookOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - There's a reason that efforts to merge the duties of county recorder and county clerk are gathering steam throughout the Chicago region. It's a good idea, though so far,...
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Endorsement: Pasetti-Olson for Kane County Board, Dist. 8Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Two newcomers to elective office are seeking the Kane County Board District 8 seat. Republican Linda Pasetti-Olson, 69, has done her homework, attending meetings over th...