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Sheyman, Schneider lead Democratic candidates in 10th District cash race
Daily Herald:
February 02, 2012
Ilya Sheyman, a Waukegan resident who at 25 is just old enough to run for Congress, collected $178,904 in campaign donations between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, according to newly filed campaign disclosure reports.
Brad Schneider finished second in the quarterly money race. The Deerfield resident's campaign committee received an estimated $134,262 in donations.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120202/news/702029882/
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Carey fund-raiser
The NewsSun:
February 02, 2012
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Yancey fund-raiser
The NewsSun:
February 02, 2012
Friends of Artis Yancey will hold a fund-raiser Feb. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Gojo’s Cafe, Belvidere and Green Bay roads, Waukegan. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be featured to support the Democratic candidate for coroner. Tickets range in price from $25 to $500. For information, call (847) 244-5746
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10396286-418/political-briefs.html
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League of Women Voters plans candidate debates
Pioneer Press:
February 02, 2012
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6th District Democrats ready to rumble
Daily Herald:
February 02, 2012
Barrington Hills accountant Leslie Coolidge, Lake Zurich business owner Geoff Petzel, Barrington retired businesswoman Maureen Yates and University of Illinois at Chicago graduate student Tim Ritter of Cary are running in the March 20 Democratic primary.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120202/news/702029967/
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Vacancy on Avon Town Board
The NewsSun:
February 01, 2012
The Avon Township board will be accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the elected office of township trustee since Chris Ditton was named assessor in late December 2011.
The current term is set to expire May 20, 2013.
Interested applicants can pick up an application packet at the Supervisor Sam Yingling’s office, 433 E. Washington St., Round Lake Park.
Application packets are due back to Yingling no later than noon Feb. 10, 2012. All applicants must be a resident of Avon Township as well as be either a registered voter or able to register to vote.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10366049-418/vacancy-on-avon-town-board.html
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Duckworth gaining on Krishnamoorthi in 8th District fundraising
Daily Herald:
February 01, 2012
Tammy Duckworth displayed an edge in fourth-quarter fundraising totals over 8th District Democratic primary opponent Raja Krishnamoorthi, but his overall war chest still remains larger.
According to year-end campaign finance reports to the Federal Election Commission, Duckworth, of Hoffman Estates, has $561,651 in cash on hand. Krishnamoorthi, also of Hoffman Estates, has $791,157.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120201/news/702019747//
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Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi lay out plans in 8th District
Daily Herald:
February 01, 2012
Eighth District Democratic candidates Raja Krishnamoorthi and Tammy Duckworth both say they're the candidate to beat Congressman Joe Walsh next November.
Yet, one of them has to win the March 20 primary first. And the strategies each is employing to do so contrast markedly.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120201/news/702019946//
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Backs Brownfield in state Senate primary
Daily Herald:
January 30, 2012
Greg Brownfield is a respectful, honest man who is more interested in helping people than using a political office for personal gain. Greg is truly in tune with today’s problems and has the desire to turn things around in what appears to be a corrupted state government.
If you are tired of politicians who think they should be exempt from the law due to their positions, I urge you to vote for Greg Brownfield for state senate.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120130/discuss/701309956/
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Wheeling Dems announce primary endorsements
Daily Herald:
January 26, 2012
In a unanimous decision, WTDO members also voted to endorse the following uncontested Democratic candidates: President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, State Sen. Terry Link, State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, State Rep. Carol Sente, Cook County Recorder Karen Yarbrough and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120126/news/701269687/
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A silver lining
The NewsSun:
January 25, 2012
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Brushed away by greatness
The NewsSun:
January 25, 2012
Anyway, Bob (pause) Luth, as the Deerfield resident’s last name should have been spelled in Wednesday’s edition of The News-Sun, had a classic Barack Obama story to share from when they marched together in the June 2004 Puerto Rican Parade in Chicago.
Well, technically, “marched together” isn’t completely accurate — U.S. Senate candidate Obama walked, while Luth rode on a unicycle.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/opinions/10229341-474/dan-moran-brushed-away-by-greatness.html
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Reactions to Obama's State of the Union address
The NewsSun:
January 24, 2012
Prior to the address, Samantha Thomas, assistant director of the Community Connection office, said she would like to see Obama’s long-range agenda alleviate “the polarization between the Democrats and Republicans, between the 99 percent and the 1 percent.”
“He’ll ask for cooperation from the Republicans, which he’s not likely to get. He’ll ask for his jobs bill to be passed, which is not likely,” said Thomas, adding that she feels the atmosphere in Washington is “divisive and detrimental” to progress.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10217255-418/reactions-to-obamas-state-of-the-union-address.html
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Schaumburg lawmaker pushes sale of state cars
Daily Herald:
January 23, 2012
Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Schaumburg Democrat, is proposing the sale of any state-owned vehicle driven less than 7,000 miles in the 2010 fiscal year.
The plan is in response to a report released in 2011 from the state’s auditor general, whose audit of the Department of Central Management Services examined the costs and use of state-owned vehicles. Based on a sample of 100 state-owned cars, 25 percent of vehicles were driven less than 7,000 miles per year, the audit showed.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120123/news/701239704/
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Forum on state spending Tuesday in Vernon Hills
Daily Herald:
January 23, 2012
State Rep. Carol Sente, a Democrat from Vernon Hills, is hosting a budget and legislative forum from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Residents of the 59th legislative district are encouraged to share their ideas, including how state money could be used more efficiently. Call (847) 478-9909
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120123/news/701239722/
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Nekritz, Morrison, Sumption visiting Wheeling Dems Wednesday
Daily Herald:
January 23, 2012
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook and Democratic candidates for the 29th State Senate District, Julie Morrison and Milton Sumption, will speak to the Wheeling Township Democratic Organization Wednesday night, Jan 25.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the program with Nekritz, Morrison and Sumption will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the organization’s offices at 1310 W. Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights.
Rep. Nekritz is running for re-election while Morrison and Sumption are campaigning for the nomination to replace retiring 29th District State Sen. Susan Garrett.
WTDO members in good standing will participate in the group’s endorsement process for several 2012 Democratic Primary races during the second part of the meeting. The endorsement session is limited to dues-paying members.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120123/news/701239803/
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Candidates for 6th, 8th districts square off in Palatine
Daily Herald:
January 21, 2012
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6th District Democrats Square Off
Patch:
January 21, 2012
The 6th Congressional District includes most of Palatine except for areas near Route 53. The area of Palatine east of Hicks between Dundee Road and Thornhill Lane is in the 8th District. The primary will be March 20.
The event was hosted by the Palatine Township Democratic Organization.
http://palatine.patch.com/articles/6th-district-democrats-square-off
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Sente forum
The NewsSun:
January 20, 2012
State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, will host a budget and legislative forum to hear directly from residents about ideas to improve Illinois as she prepares for the 2012 legislative session. Residents of the 59th House District are encouraged to attend the event which will take place Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Laschen Community Center Century Room, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10132525-418/political-briefs.html
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Tenth Dems
The NewsSun:
January 20, 2012
Tenth Dems has organized a training seminar for Lake County residents who want to become deputy voter registrars. The training session is conducted by the county clerk’s office, and once you complete the session you will officially be able to register others to vote. The Lake County deputy voter registrar training will be held Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at Tenth Dems Community Connection, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. You must be 18 years old and registered to vote in Lake County. If interested, contact volunteers@tenthdems.org, or call (847) 266-VOTE (8683)
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10132525-418/political-briefs.html
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Yancey endorsed
The NewsSun:
January 20, 2012
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Morrison endorsed
The NewsSun:
January 20, 2012
The mayors of Deerfield and Highland Park have endorsed West Deerfield Township Supervisor Julie Morrison for the 29th Senate District to replace Susan Garrett, who is retiring at the end of this term. Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering’ made the endorsement, long-time Highland Park Councilman Steve Mandel said, “Julie’s experience in government and knowledge of Springfield makes her the right candidate for the 29th Senate.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10132525-418/political-briefs.html
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Carey endorsed
The NewsSun:
January 20, 2012
Democrat Pat Carey, in her bid for re-election to the Lake County Board, has received the endorsement of Grayslake Mayor Rhett Taylor and Hainesville Mayor Linda Soto. Carey, a former Grayslake mayor, has served on the County Board since 2008 and is running for re-election in the newly drawn District 6, which encompasses all of Grayslake and Hainesville, as well as portions of Round Lake Park and Round Lake Beach.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10132525-418/political-briefs.html
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Vernon Area Public Library seeks board replacement
Pioneer Press:
January 20, 2012
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Crespo hosts college prep day at Streamwood High School
Daily Herald:
January 20, 2012
State Rep. Fred Crespo, a Democrat from Hoffman Estates, is partnering with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to hold College Preparedness Day on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Streamwood High School, 701 W. Schaumburg Road.
The free event, designed to assist students and parents prepare for higher education, will include a student aid application completion seminar and six smaller breakout sessions ranging from College 101 to breaking down a college application. Each session will be available in both English and Spanish.
Representatives from local institutions of higher education also will be on hand to speak with students and parents and answer questions. For information, call (630) 372-3340
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120120/news/701209890//
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Garrett, May drop out of tuition-waiver program
The NewsSun:
January 19, 2012
State Sen. Susan Garrett, D-Lake Forest, and Rep. Karen May, D–Highland Park, said Thursday that they will not participate in the General Assembly tuition waiver program that lets legislators waive state college tuition for a number of students in their districts.
“We are proud of the open, independent and community-based manner in which our offices have awarded General Assembly tuition waivers in the past, but due to the funding cuts our state colleges and universities have faced in recent years, it is no longer appropriate to continue the program,” May said.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/10107922-418/garrett-may-drop-out-of-tuition-waiver-program.html
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Illinois House Ten: Sheyman raised $180,000 in 4th quarter
The NewsSun:
January 19, 2012
Illinois House Ten Democratic hopeful Ilya Sheyman raised $180,000 in the fourth quarter, his campaign said Thursday, with more than $200,000 in cash on hand for the March 20 primary.
Chief rival Brad Schneider has not put out numbers yet; John Tree, who jumped in the contest in November, is reporting $101,000 for the fourth quarter.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/01/illinois_house_ten_sheyman_rai.html
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At King gathering, Simon champions value of education
Daily Herald:
January 19, 2012
Speaking to a gathering of Northwest suburban community leaders honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday night, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon called education the great equalizer.
“I appreciate that we’ve come a long way, and I appreciate that we have a long way to go,” Simon said. “It’s all about education. We have to renew how we prioritize education.”
Simon was the keynote speaker at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance and Celebration Dinner sponsored by the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations.
The event took place at the Stonegate Conference and Banquet Center in Hoffman Estates
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120119/news/701199678/
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Lawsuit says firing was out of retaliation
NorthWest Herald:
January 18, 2012
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Tree Raises $101,000 in Fourth Quarter
Patch:
January 17, 2012
Democratic Congressional candidate John Tree, a Long Grove business owner and Air Force Reserve colonel, raised $101,000 for his campaign for the quarter that ended Dec. 31 and has approximately $80,000 on hand, according to spokesperson Ken Snyder.
The other Democratic contenders are Deerfield management consultant Brad Schneider, Waukegan community organizer Ilya Sheyman, Mundelein attorney Vivek Bavda and Hainesville mathematician Aloys Rutagwbira.
http://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/tree-raises-101-000-in-fourth-quarter
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Three Democrats seeking Lake County Board District 13 nomination
Daily Herald:
January 16, 2012
Three Democrats are vying for the newly redrawn District 13 seat on the Lake County Board.
Anthony Soler, a 38-year-old firefighter from Waukegan, is running against Sandra Hart, a 43-year-old stay-at-home mother from Lake Bluff, and Robert Glueckert, the 52-year-old former Avon Township interim-assessor, for the Democratic nomination in the March 20 primary.
The new District 13 serves Lake Bluff, and portions of Gurnee, North Chicago and Waukegan.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120116/news/701169832/
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Sente poised to host legislative forum
Pioneer Press:
January 16, 2012
In preparation for the 2012 legislative session, State Rep. Carol Sente, D-59th, of Vernon Hills, will host a Budget and Legislative Forum to hear directly from residents about ideas to improve Illinois. Sente invites all residents of the 59th House District to attend the event which will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Laschen Community Center, Century Room, at 294 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Sente’s constituent service office at (847) 478-9909
http://libertyville.suntimes.com/news/10042837-418/story.html
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Democrats To Watch State of the Union at Durty Nellie's
Patch:
January 16, 2012
Northwest suburban Democrats will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., at Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine, to watch President Obama give his annual State of the Union address.
The President's speech is scheduled for 8 p.m.
"More than 100 people attended last year's event, and we're expecting a good turnout again," stated Matt Flamm, one of the organizers of the event, in a press release.
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
http://palatine.patch.com/articles/democrats-to-watch-state-of-the-union-at-durty-nellie-s
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Lots of referendums on March ballots
Daily Herald:
January 13, 2012
Thirty-eight referendums will be on primary election ballots in Lake County, but most concern the same topic: electricity service.
Those questions seek to determine if people want shared electricity service from a vendor other than ComEd as part of a package deal through their village or city.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120113/news/701139796/
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$7.5 million deal would create forest preserve with access to Lake Marie
Daily Herald:
January 10, 2012
“There just aren’t many opportunities that are going to come along like this,” said committee member Melinda Bush.
“Even in today’s market, it’s amazing to get that type of access on Lake Marie,” at the price of about $33,000 an acre, she added.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120110/news/701109955/
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Bill aimed at allowing voters to elect County Board chairman
NorthWest Herald:
January 10, 2012
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Dem forum
The NewsSun:
January 09, 2012
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Tenth Dems
The NewsSun:
January 09, 2012
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Jobs forum
The NewsSun:
January 09, 2012
State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, in partnership with the College of Lake County and Job Center of Lake County, is hosting a Job Seekers Forum to bring resources and guidance to local unemployed and underemployed citizens. Interested residents are encouraged to attend all or part of the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at the College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9912223-418/political-briefs.html
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State Rep. Farnham: Elect Fox water board
Daily Herald:
January 06, 2012
If State Rep. Keith Farnham has his way, members of the Fox River Water Reclamation Board would be elected rather than appointed — a move, he says, that is aimed at increasing accountability.
The Elgin Democrat’s proposed legislation would end current board members’ terms at the end of the year and have five new members elected in November.
“The goal of this bill is to create a nonpartisan board that’s held directly responsible to the voters,” Farnham said.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120105/news/701059686/
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Palatine Twp. Democrats to host Congressional forum
Daily Herald:
January 05, 2012
The Palatine Township Democrats Organization will host a candidates forum for the U.S. 6th and 8th Congressional districts from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court.
Hal Snyder will moderate the discussion. Candidates in other races are invited to meet with constituents 9 to 9:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Hats, gloves and socks will be collected for Journeys from PADS to Hope, a nonprofit organization that assists the homeless and nearly homeless.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120105/news/701059706/
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Carol Sente congratulates local scholars
Pioneer Press:
January 05, 2012
State Rep. Carol Sente has recognized 429 local high school students selected as 2012-2013 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Selected students represent a variety of 59th district communities, including Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Gurnee, Indian Creek, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Mundelein, Northbrook, Park City, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, and Wheeling.
http://buffalogrove.suntimes.com/news/9834588-418/carol-sente-congratulates-local-scholars.html
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Preckwinkle to speak at chamber event in Palatine
Daily Herald:
January 04, 2012
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will speak at a breakfast program for several Northwest suburban chambers of commerce Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine.
Registration and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. The program will allow time for a Q-and-A session.
The cost is $20 for members of participating chambers and $50 for others. For more information, visit dpchamber.com
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120104/news/701049718/
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First in line
Daily Herald:
December 28, 2011
Democratic candidate for Congress Leslie Coolidge is bragging that when the State Board of Elections opened Friday morning to accept candidates' filings, she was first in line.
Coolidge is running in the 6th District primary against Geoffrey Petzel of Lake Zurich, Tim Ritter of Cary and Maureen Yates of Barrington.
http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/6568
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Democratic primaries emerge under new map
NorthWest Herald:
December 28, 2011
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Yancey endorsed
The NewsSun:
December 27, 2011
Former Highland Park Mayor Daniel Pierce announced his support for Coroner Artis Yancey in the March Democratic primary. Pierce, a two-decade Illinois state representative and a leader in the Illinois House, made the announcement at a fund-raiser in the Highland Park Country Club being held for his campaign to be elected to the North Shore Sanitary District where he is the district president.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9660304-418/political-briefs.html
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Footlik endorsed
The NewsSun:
December 27, 2011
Former Illinois Tenth Congressional District candidate Jay Footlik has endorsed Brad Schneider in the district Democratic primary. In making his endorsement, Footlik underscored the importance of electing a candidate ready and able to address the large-scale issues facing the nation. Footlik, a former senior adviser in the Clinton White House, joins a number of local and national elected officials and community leaders endorsing Schneider, including state Sen. Susan Garrett.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9660304-418/political-briefs.html
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Snowbird voting
The NewsSun:
December 27, 2011
Lake County registered voters who spend part of the year outside of the county (usually winters) can enroll in the Snowbird Voting by Mail Program at the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Those enrolled will automatically receive an application for ballot by mail for the elections specified. Illinois law requires individuals voting by mail to complete an application for ballot before each election, and a ballot will be mailed to the voter only after the Clerk receives the signed application. To enroll in the program, the voter must be a registered Lake County voter. Visit the County Clerk’s Web site at VotingbyMail.info to download a fillable Snowbird Voting by Mail Program enrollment form.
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9660304-418/political-briefs.html
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Democrat leads fundraising race in 31st Senate District, records show
Daily Herald:
December 26, 2011
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State rep to host job seeker seminar in Vernon Hills
Daily Herald:
December 23, 2011
State Rep. Carol Sente will host a Job Seeker Seminar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 at the College of Lake County’s Southlake campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Attendees will receive assistance on a variety of topics relevant to jobseekers, including sessions on improving written communication, interviewing, using available resources and starting and maintaining a small business. A panel of employers will be on hand to answer questions and career service booths will be set up outside the workshop rooms. Call (847) 478-9909
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111223/news/712239742//
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Franks wants tax break review panel
NorthWest Herald:
December 23, 2011
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Sente congratulates local scholars
The NewsSun:
December 21, 2011
“The large number of state scholars in our community is evidence of the wonderful schools and civic organizations available to students,” Carol Sente said. “These hard-working students have proven themselves to be among the brightest in the state. Whether they choose to become entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, engineers, or any other profession, their futures are bright.”
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9556230-418/sente-congratulates-local-scholars.html
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