Articles filed under Politics
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District 45 asking voter OK for $30 million for school constructionFeb 29, 2020 12:00 am - Villa Park Elementary District 45 is seeking voter approval to borrow $30 million to help pay for a master facility plan that includes building a new early childhood cen...
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Illinois EPA tackling next vaping problem: toxic wasteFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As people worry about the negative effects that electronic cigarettes and vaping pens may have on users' health, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
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Endorsement: White in Democratic primary for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Both candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for DuPage County auditor could serve well in the position. Both Bruce C. Fogerty, of Wheaton, and William "Bill" White...
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Endorsement: Grogan for Republicans for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - In nearly 12 years as DuPage County auditor, Bob Grogan has produced an impressive reputation for transparency, efficiency and competence. With justifiable pride, the Do...
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Endorsements: Berman, Davoust, Hanson, Starrett, Tepe, Thomas for Kane County Board seatsFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - After a sometimes tumultuous and always frugal eight years under the guidance of County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen, Kane County Board members in December will have a ch...
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Endorsements: Yes to appoint, not elect, clerks in Wheeling, Des PlainesFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Voters in Des Plaines and Wheeling get to decide whether to keep or abolish the elected position of clerk. Under the proposed change in Des Plaines, the city manager wo...
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Endorsement: Yes to school upgrades in Lake Villa District 41Feb 28, 2020 12:00 am - It was almost a year ago that voters in Lake Villa Elementary District 41 hammered a two-question, $50 million ballot issue to expand, renovate and maintain the district...
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Endorsement: Almiron for Republicans in primary for DuPage County recorderFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - It's easy to understand why both candidates for the Republican nomination for DuPage County recorder consider the position a perfect fit for their credentials. Ron Almir...
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The ominous words behind Trump's NYT lawsuit: 'There will be more'Feb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Wednesday was an ominous day for freedom of the press in this country, and I want to tell you why. You may have heard or seen that President Trump filed a libel suit aga...
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What to value about AmericaFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - By Lee H. Hamilton Sometimes, you just need to step back. The political conversations I hear these days are strikingly negative, dominated by what's amiss in Washington,...