Articles filed under Municipal Elections
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Bormann will make you proud to live in BartlettMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter to ask my fellow Bartlett residents to support Sherry Bormann for Village President on April 7. I had the pleasure of traveling to Springfield w...
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Tolomei puts village before politicsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - During the 14 years that my husband, John Tolomei, served as a village trustee and mayor, I have not written a letter or voiced my opinion during any of his campaigns. R...
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Des Plaines Ward 5 candidates weigh in on taxing districtsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Three candidates vying for Des Plaines' 5th Ward alderman seat on April 7 say the city needs to re-evaluate special taxing districts, especially one that's bleeding mone...
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Wojcicki would keep budget in the blackMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Saccomanno and Knigge have not done too well managing our taxpayer dollars. They let the budget get out of control and then were forced to lay off eight village workers,...
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Vote for Sarto, Ramirez-SliwinskiMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - This year news media are spending a lot of time covering local elections. I commend them for doing so. Local government plays an important role in our everyday lives. Th...
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How to fill empty homes in CarpentersvilleMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure may be beyond the scope of the village board, but candidates for Carpentersville village president say village leaders can play a ro...
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Branding will help village thrive againMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Lake Zurich has become saddled with significant challenges, including the accumulation of over $40 million in debt over the past 10 years, but thanks to its natural dist...
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Mayoral candidate accused of bogus endorsement claimsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Round Lake Beach write-in mayoral candidate Fernando Salazar is drawing static over a mailer claiming he's supported by a state senator and other Lake County politicians...
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Let's bring D'Astice back to councilMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - I have known John D'Astice since he first became our alderman. The one thing I really liked about him is that he always sided with the residents at the council meetings,...
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Why change what works for Bartlett?Mar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The April 7 mayoral election in Bartlett is extremely important. In talking to friends and neighbors, I am amazed at how little is known about what is at stake. For star...