Articles filed under Politics
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Residents want fire trustees to be elected, not appointedJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - The Winfield Fire Protection District won't be the only group with a referendum on the Feb. 5 ballot. A group of residents opposed to the fire district's repeat request...
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Vote for new Antioch fire districtJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - There is an untruth in the news about the fire district that needs to be addressed. I would like to set the record straight. The first fire district did not buy the Old...
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Where's Clinton going to get funds?Jan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Recently I saw the Hillary Clinton piece in the "Where they stand" section in this paper. It is a brief overview of the different candidates' thinking on the most talke...
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48th House candidates focusing on taxes, transportationJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Improving transportation, attracting business and limiting taxes are all on the priority list of the three Republican candidates seeking their party's nod in the 48th Ho...
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6th District hopefuls battle over immigrationJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Last in a series on the issues facing 6th Congressional District Democratic candidates Jill Morgenthaler and Stan Jagla in the Feb. 5 primary The Democratic candidates i...
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Obama mishandles Muslim rumorJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - During one of the many Democratic primary debates, Sen. Barack Obama was asked about "accusations" on the Internet alleging he is a Muslim and that his middle name is Hu...
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Itasca library needs new exterior due to moldJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - The Itasca Community Library District is seeking voter approval for its first tax increase since 1993. Library officials are asking voters for permission to take out up ...
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District 1 hopefuls differ on economyJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Candidates running for Lake County Board in District 1 agree the economy is the most important issue facing residents. The best way to deal with the economy, however, i...
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Reject arrogance, vote MacRunnelsJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Jim MacRunnels is making more sense as my choice for Kane County Board chairman each day. I recently read where Karen McConnaughay said much of MacRunnels' criticism doe...
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Carlson always has district on his mindJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing to offer my heartiest endorsement of Jan Carlson for Kane County Board District 26. I have known Jan for several years and can attest that he is one of the ...