Articles filed under Municipal Elections
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Challenges against Hayes, Scaletta the work of sore losersJan 16, 2011 12:00 am - I was dismayed to read of the challenge to the petitions of Tom Hayes and John Scaletta. The most ethical man I have ever known was my deceased husband, Les Jensen. Howe...
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Oak Brook seeking better energy dealJan 16, 2011 12:00 am - Oak Brook residents will vote in April on whether to allow the village to start shopping for a cheaper source of electricity. A 2009 law allows municipalities to seek bi...
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Carpentersville objector looking beyond electoral boardJan 15, 2011 10:00 pm - A resident who filed objections against two Carpentersville trustee candidates, then was overruled, plans to take his case to court. Frank Stoneham, disappointed and an...
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West Chicago treasurer wants to eliminate his own jobJan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - It's not often an elected official talks himself out of a job. But that's what West Chicago Treasurer Don Earley did when he suggested eliminating a layer of government ...
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Once there were 4, now there are 2 candidates for Des Plaines 6th WardJan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - The field of candidates running for the Des Plaines 6th Ward alderman seat has been narrowed down to two, after the city's electoral board dismissed one hopeful from the...
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Costin criticizes use of Alexian Field skyboxesJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Schaumburg mayoral candidate Brian Costin is criticizing the village and Schaumburg Park District for giving elected officials the right of first refusal to the two gove...
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Elgin mayor hopefuls hold first debateJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - With less than three months to go before local elections, the two candidates for Elgin mayor took part in a civil debate Tuesday but showcased their differences on the e...
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Hearing on 6th Ward candidates' objections resumes ThursdayJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - The Des Plaines electoral board will reconvene at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 to hear objections to the candidacy of Richard Hissong, and at 2:30 p.m. to hear objections to...
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Lombard ballot to include term limits questionJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Lombard voters will get a chance in April to share their views on imposing possible term limits on the village president, clerk and trustees. The village board agreed t...
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Oak Brook mayor, wife collect $142K from 4 pensionsJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Craig has been critical of village pensions "we just can't afford"