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All's fair in some suburbs as nitpicky officeholders keep candidates off ballot
Tired of the status quo, hundreds of residents across the region rose up this winter to challenge those running their towns — not suspecting the system was stacked against them. They knocked on doors. They persuaded neighbors to sign petitions....Tags: Government, Local Government, Local Elections, Voting, Elections
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Ballot challenges focus on host of technicalities
Broadview: Strip club influence? Two issues have consumed politics in the near west suburb: the lingering fight over a proposed strip club and an intense battle to kick incumbents off the ballot. Are those two issues related? It's a matter of debate...Tags: Local Government, Government, Local Elections, Voting, Elections
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50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide
In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. But a great Chicago radio station — WVON-AM 1690 — has managed the feat: The institution marks its 50th anniversary Monday and celebrates with a concert featuring Toni...
Tags: Macy's, Jesse Jackson, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Elections, Carol Moseley Braun
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Local Voices: Highland Park and Deefield
Letters to the editor from Highland Park and Deerfield residents. Excellence in education My wife, Ann, and I are in our 80s, live in High School District 113 and, though we're retired, we strongly support a yes vote in the Highland Park and Deerfield...
Tags: Government, Local Government, Local Elections, Voting, Elections
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Romeoville voters have final say in contentious mayoral race
Romeoville voters will have the final say April 9 in the village's contentious mayoral race between incumbent John Noak and former Chicago Bear Steve McMichael in one of the area's most closely watched municipal contests. The two candidates have...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Local Elections, Loans, Business, Politics
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Hoping against hope, some frustrated residents still vote
Don and Prudy Schultz set out walking from their Van Nuys home at 9 a.m. Tuesday, on their way to cast votes they hope will bring changes they've been waiting on for years. "I think this is the most dysfunctional city I've known in my adult life,"...
Tags: Government, Voting, Elections, Wendy Greuel, Public Officials
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L.A. elections: Join the conversation
L.A. NOWTimes reporters will join L.A. Now Live at 9 p.m. for a live election update and to answer readers’ questions about the Los Angeles primary. Lines at polling places were short Tuesday, though the election will result in significant changes...... -
Election day: Short lines, empty voter booths are the norm so far
L.A. NOWAlthough Tuesday’s election will result in one of Los Angeles’ most extensive leadership changes -- with residents selecting a mayor, city attorney, city controller, and eight City Council members -- attendance at polling places appeared... -
Illinois Republicans: Get ready for Bruce Rauner
Bruce Rauner, the multimillionaire bull in the quaint Illinois Republican china shop, sat down with me Wednesday morning at a diner on LaSalle Street to talk about politics. Are you running for governor? "I am thinking about it," said Rauner, 57, a...
Tags: Government, Chicago Teachers Union, Illinois Governor, Elections, Executive Branch
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Kelly easily wins Democratic race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress
Clout StreetFormer state Rep. Robin Kelly easily won the special Democratic primary Tuesday night in the race to replace the disgraced Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress, helped by millions of dollars in pro-gun control ads from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's...Tags: Local Government, Interior Policy, Elections, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Paul McKinley
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Low turnout in race to replace ex-Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Tribune reportersChicago election officials report turnout is low in the primary election to find a successor to disgraced former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. As of 1:45 p.m., turnout was about 11 percent among sampled city precincts, according to the...Tags: Jesse Jackson, Local Government, Democratic Party, Local Elections, Voting
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10 vie for 4 seats on Des Plaines council
With less than two weeks until the April 9 election, candidates for Des Plaines alderman in four wards are making last pushes to make their names and stances on issues known to voters. In the 1st Ward, incumbent Patricia Haugeberg is facing a...
Tags: Local Government, Government, Local Elections, Casino and Gambling Industry, Elections
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Mar 27, 2013
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Mar 5, 2013
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Feb 28, 2013
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Feb 27, 2013
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Feb 26, 2013
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Mar 28, 2013
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