Articles filed under Politics
-
Catholic voters torn between church and political viewsFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Choosing among the presidential candidates can be daunting for all Americans. But for some, there is more at stake: their faith. In "Faithful Citizenship," a voting guid...
-
Lombard voters approve plans for new poolFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Lombard voters Tuesday agreed with their park board that the community needs a new pool. The Lombard Park District sought permission to increase property taxes so it can...
-
New school on tap as Kaneland passes requestFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - The Kaneland school district can now build a new middle school. The tax-increase request passed Tuesday by a vote of 3,602 to 3,275, according to unofficial results with...
-
For the most part, voters were in giving mood in Lake Co.Feb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Lake County voters were in a giving mood when it came to referendum questions on Tuesday's ballot. Voters approved six referendums dealing with tax increases and buildin...
-
Fox Valley voters pass tax increase for parksFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Park District voters couldn't have said it louder if they'd tried -- they want more open land and better parks and facilities. On Tuesday, residents overwhelm...
-
Senger holds lead in 96th House raceFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville City Council member Darlene Senger is one step closer to earning a seat in Springfield. With all 79 precincts reporting Tuesday, and all tallies unofficial, S...
-
Decisive victories in Kane judicial subcircuit contestFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Jim Murphy seized the advantage Tuesday over his four Democratic rivals in the primary for the judicial subcircuit seat in Aurora. Murphy, the Aurora Township superviso...
-
Newcomer Frasz topples Carlson in Kane Dist. 26Feb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - A political newcomer defeated longtime Kane County Board member Jan Carlson in the District 26 Republican primary Tuesday. Drew Frasz, 51, of LaFox had 45.9 percent of t...
-
Itasca library gets money for workFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Voters on Tuesday agreed to spend tax money to clean up water leaks and mold damage at the Itasca Community Library. With all 9 precincts reporting, unofficial totals sh...
-
Schakowsky cruises to primary victoryFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Congresswoman Janice D. Schakowsky on Tuesday easily trounced the first challenger she faced within her own party since she won the 9th District seat in 1998. With 87 p...