Articles filed under Politics
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Trump: U.S. will pull out of nuke pact because of RussiaOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - ELKO, Nevada - President Donald Trump said Saturday he will pull the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty because Russia has violated the agre...
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Endorsement: No to end Batavia home ruleOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Efforts to remove Batavia's home-rule powers have been around for some time, but they've gathered steam in the last two years. Residents tired of high property taxes and...
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Endorsement: Yes to repair decaying roads in Blackberry TownshipOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Blackberry Township Road District has two problems: Too many rough roads and not enough money to take care of them. This isn't the first time you've heard this. It's...
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Endorsement: Kelley for Will County sheriffOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Mike Kelley, 51, is challenged for his position as Will County sheriff by Republican Jim Reilly, 53, a deputy in the department. Kelley lists battling...
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Endorsement: Berkowicz, Cowan for Will County Board District 11Oct 20, 2018 1:00 am - There are four candidates for two positions to represent District 11 on the Will County Board. Two Republicans, Julie Berkowicz and Kathy Havel, won their primary battle...
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The Daily Herald endorses Steve Weber for another term as Will County treasurer.Oct 20, 2018 1:00 am - It is true, as Will County treasurer hopeful Tim Brophy says, that all incumbents need to be challenged. Voters need choices, and they have a legitimate one in Brophy. A...
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Endorsement: Yes on Barrington sales tax increaseOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Barrington makes a compelling case that it could use more money. Most suburbs can, given the state's move to cut into local sales tax collections and the exponentially r...
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Should Vernon Township voters eliminate highway district? Officials disagreeOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Vernon Township residents have the rare chance to jettison a layer of government this election. Voters will be asked if the township road district - a small, independent...
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Endorsement: McPhillips for Will County clerkOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - A pair of candidates, Democrat Lauren Staley-Ferry and Republican Laurie McPhillips, are running to replace retiring Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots. Staley-Ferry...
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Endorsements: Yes for fund to fix roads in Green OaksOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Maybe the third time will be the charm. Village leaders in Green Oaks again are asking residents for money to fix deteriorating local roads. Two previous requests in 201...