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Grayslake attorney gets edge in 6th subcircuit Grayslake attorney Michael Perillo easily defeated Antioch attorney Edward Abderholden in Tuesday's Democratic primary contest for circuit judge in the 6th Judicial Subcircuit. Daily Herald  •  2/3/2010 Make time to vote today Today is Election Day. NorthWest Herald  •  2/2/2010 1:15:00 AM Write-in candidates Lake County Treasurer, Glenn Ryback Daily Herald  •  2/2/2010 Sente tops Hartstein in House District 59 "I'm so happy tonight," Carol Sente said. "I want to go back down to Springfield and focus on job creation and expansion. That's what I heard at every door I knocked on." Daily Herald  •  2/2/2010 Roberts romps to Lake County Democratic sheriff win "I think I have a lot of support in the legal community and the law enforcement community," said Doug Roberts, who's making his first run at elected office. Daily Herald  •  2/2/2010 Levitt wins 4th subcircuit judge's race Mark Levitt of Deerfield won a four-way race in the Democratic primary in the 4th Judicial Subcircuit. Daily Herald  •  2/2/2010 Vote in Feb. 2 primary The primary does matter. It is a step in the election process. And it's an important step. So, vote your political beliefs on Feb. 2 Pioneer Press  •  1/28/2010 Link battles for lieutenant governor spot in state Terry Link said a major focus of his campaign is economic development and job growth in the state. A former business owner prior to joining the senate, Link said he would be a strong advocate for economic development as lieutenant governor. "This is one of the things I've expressed strongly during the campaign," he said. "If I get an opportunity to be lieutenant governor, I'd work with governor to bring economic development to state and jobs to Illinois." Pioneer Press  •  1/28/2010 But Terry Link wants to turn the lieutenant governor's position into something more than an excuse to check the governor's pulse every morning. Indeed, he wants to turn it into a platform for luring new businesses to the state and providing a helping hand to those already here. "So I'm not taking a job where I'm looking at the clock every day and sitting back because I have a nicer chair to sit in," Link said. "That's not my nature. What I want to do is expand the office." Belleville News-Democrat  •  1/27/2010 Former deputy and attorney vie to be Democratic nominee for sheriff Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in the race for Lake County Sheriff. Former Lake County Sheriff Deputy John Krempotic, 52, and Waukegan defense attorney Douglas Roberts, 62, are the choices for Democratic voters in the Feb. 2 primary election. Lake County Journals  •  1/25/2010 3:03:00 PM Grace-period registration continues through Tuesday Grace-period voter registration for the Feb. 2 primary election will continue through the close of business on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Registration is permitted only at the Lake County Clerk's office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, and is available during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The NewsSun  •  1/22/2010 TENTH DEMS Democratic 10th District congressional candidates Julie Hamos, Elliot Richardson and Dan Seals will be interviewed at a live broadcast by Dick Kay of WCPT-AM/FM (820 AM; 92.5, 92.7 and 99.9 FM) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday Jan 23 at Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Doors will open at noon. Advance registration is not required. However, if attendance exceeds room capacity, priority admission will be given to those who registered in advance. To register in advance, or for more information, go to www.tenthdems.org or call (847) 266-8683 The NewsSun  •  1/22/2010 CANDIDATE FORUM A forum co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Lake County, the NAACP and the Waukegan Leadership Council will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday Jan 24 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Democratic candidates in the 60th House District and sheriff's contests will debate. For more information, see www.lwvlc.blogspot.com The NewsSun  •  1/22/2010 LINK, SENTE RECEPTION A reception for state Sen. Terry Link, D-Waukegan, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, and state Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday Jan 25 at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Tickets range from $75 to $1,000. RSVP (773) 727-9340 The NewsSun  •  1/22/2010 POLLAK FUND-RAISER A fund-raiser for Scott Pollak Democratic candidate in the 61st House District will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28 at Dockers North Restaurant, 955 N. Route 59, Antioch. Appetizers will be served. RSVP to (847) 707-1114 The NewsSun  •  1/22/2010 General Assembly scholarships offered in Bond's Senate district State Sen. Michael Bond, D-Grayslake, is accepting applications for Illinois General Assembly scholarships to be awarded for the fall 2010 and spring/summer 2011 semesters. High school seniors and college students returning for their sophomore and junior years are encouraged to apply for the one-year, full tuition scholarships. Eight scholarships will be awarded to applicants in Bond's 31st Senate District. The NewsSun  •  1/21/2010 Early-voting locations abound across Lake County Residents who are concerned that may not be able to make it to the polls to vote on Election Day because of inclement weather or other factors can vote early at one of 20 early voting locations in the county through Jan. 28. Early voting is open to all registered voters from 9-4:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Voters can visit WhereDoIVote.info to find their early voting location, driving directions, and to see a picture of the site. Pioneer Press  •  1/21/2010 Vernon Hills looks to be counted Persons interested in part-time jobs with the Census Bureau locally can call the toll-free jobs line at (866) 861-2010 or visit www.censusjobs.gov Pioneer Press  •  1/21/2010 Property-tax relief package faces hurdles in General Assembly The Property Tax Reform & Relief Task Force was created in 2007 as part of the law phasing out the so-called 7 percent homeowner's exemption in Cook County. With state Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat, as chairman, it was assigned to find ways to "reduce the reliance on property tax," Link said at a news conference at the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. After 20 months, the task force delivered a report with six recommendations: to "rebalance" the property, sales and income taxes, consolidate the state's almost 7,000 taxing bodies, widen a "circuit-breaker" program making allowances for those unable to pay their tax levies, in part through a voucher system, increase eligibility for a senior-citizen deferral program and review the increasing use of tax-increment-financing districts. Link called them "six strong proposals" and said they had to be adopted "in totality" to be effective. Daily Herald  •  1/20/2010 12:02:00 AM Lake County Board District 4 Facing off in the Feb. 2 Democratic primary are Robert Marabella, a trustee on the Winthrop Harbor Village Board, and Beverly Ann Mull, a librarian from Zion. The NewsSun  •  1/19/2010 Candidate forum in Zion Meet the Democratic candidates for Lake County sheriff, judge and the county board on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. The gathering will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To RSVP, call (847) 550-8631 Daily Herald  •  1/18/2010 12:06:00 AM Lake Co. sheriff candidates outline their goals Two Democrats are seeking their party's nomination for Lake County Sheriff in the Feb. 2 primary election. They are former sheriff's deputy John Krempotic of North Chicago and attorney Douglas Roberts of Waukegan. Daily Herald  •  1/18/2010 12:06:00 AM Democratic 'conversation' Tenth Dems and WCPT-AM/FM have invited the three Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination for the 10th Congressional District to discuss campaign issues on a live radio broadcast from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday Jan 23. State Rep. Julie Hamos, D-18th, Dan Seals and Elliot Richardson will have "no podiums, no time limits, but plenty of chances" to talk with, question and respond to one another. The discussion will be led by veteran Chicago-area newsman Dick Kay. Doors will open at noon for those who want to be in the audience at the Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Advance registration is not required but may be limited because of space to those who register online at www.tenthdems.org. The discussion can be heard on the radio at 820 AM or 92.5, 92.7 and 99.9 FM Pioneer Press  •  1/18/2010 Ballots for disabled Registered voters in Lake County who are admitted to a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation center not more than 14 days before the Feb. 2, primary election may qualify for personal delivery of a ballot. The voter must complete a special application and their physician must complete an affidavit. Forms are available by calling (847) 377-2311. All required forms must be completed and returned to the Lake County Clerk's office before the voter's certificate of application and ballot being issued. Visit LakeCountyClerk.info or call (847) 377-2400 Daily Herald  •  1/16/2010 12:01:00 AM WARREN DEMS Warren Township Democrats will hold their January general meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Speakers will include David Hoffman, candidate for U.S. senator, and Dan Pierce and Bill Brandt, candidates for state central committeeman in the 10th Congressional District. The public is invited. For more information, call (847) 223-0795, consult the Web site www.warrentwpdemocrats.org or write P.O. Box 8061, Gurnee, IL 60031 The NewsSun  •  1/16/2010 VOTER WORKSHOP The Center for Independent Living and Lake County Clerk Willard Helander invite interested voters to register for a voter empowerment workshop and open house to be held Jan. 27 at the Lake County Center for Independent Living, 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Two sessions will offered with the first beginning at noon and ending at 1:30 p.m. The second session will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. To make reservations, call Shanta' Frierson at (847) 949-4440, extension 27 The NewsSun  •  1/16/2010 Doerr quits board Mundelein High School board member Chris Doerr has quit the panel, officials said. Doerr's resignation, prompted by a pending out-of-state move, was effective Wednesday. Officials are seeking a community member to replace Doerr. Applicants must be at least 18, district residents and registered voters. If interested, send an e-mail to smalham@d120.org or send a letter to Superintendent Jody Ware, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein, IL 60060. Letters must be received by Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 Daily Herald  •  1/15/2010 12:11:00 AM ZEE-BEE DEMS Zion and Benton Township Democrats will hold a meet-the-candidates event Jan. 20. Township voters have three Democratic primaries to decide, including races in Lake County Board District 4, Judicial Subcircuit 6 and sheriff. All of the candidates in those races have been invited. A representative from U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's campaign will also attend. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. Eighth District Democrats & Independents is co-sponsoring the event. For more information, call their office at (847) 550-8631 The NewsSun  •  1/15/2010 Lake County Sheriff In the lone contested primary race for a countywide office, John Krempotic, a former Lake County Sheriff’s deputy, and longtime local defense attorney Douglas Roberts are vying for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. The NewsSun  •  1/15/2010 Scholarships available State Sen. Michael Bond of Grayslake is accepting applications for Illinois General Assembly scholarships to be awarded for the fall 2010 and spring/summer 2011 semesters. High school seniors and college students returning for their sophomore and junior years can apply for the one-year, full tuition scholarships. Eight scholarships will be awarded to applicants in Bond's 31st Senate District. All applications are reviewed by an independent advisory committee. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, activity in public and civic affairs, and demonstrated financial need. The scholarships can only be used at state-supported universities. Visit www.info.michaelbond31.com. or call (847) 752-7004. The deadline to submit is March 24 Daily Herald  •  1/14/2010 12:01:00 AM Congressional Primary Briefs Absentee, early and mail-in voting for the Feb. 2 primary election has begun in Cook, Lake and McHenry counties. Registered voters wishing to have ballots mailed to them should contact their respective county clerk's office. Early voting for the primary election began Monday and runs through Jan. 28. To request a ballot or for more information contact: Cook County Clerk's office, (312) 603-0944 or www.cookcountyclerk.com Lake County Clerk's office, (847) 377-2406 or www.lakecountyil.gov/countyclerk McHenry County Clerk's office, (815) 334-4242 or www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/countyclerk Pioneer Press  •  1/14/2010 2010 primary: Residents can head to polls early The first votes of 2010 are on their way with the start of early primary voting this week. Voting started Monday and will continue through Jan. 28. After that, voters will have to wait until the Feb. 2 primary. Pioneer Press  •  1/14/2010 Cook Library to search for another board member The Cook Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees will accept applications to fill a post recently vacated by Chris Dalton. Library Board President Bonnie Quirke said it is not mandated the board maintain seven members, but that she likes the dynamic of a seven-member board, which is desirable to eliminate tie votes. The library is looking for candidates who are interested in serving the library district, have time to devote to the library and are interested in improving library services. Applications for this volunteer position are available at the adult reference desk at the Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., at the Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, on the Bookmobile and on the library's Web site, www.cooklib.org Pioneer Press  •  1/14/2010 Democrats should choose Link for lieutenant governor Terry Link is best known for sponsoring the smoking ban. He also championed legislation that would have allowed police to use cameras to catch speeders. These are similar to the red-light cameras that have caused so much debate in the suburbs. We believe his push was premature. More importantly, he talks about the need for "a laserlike focus on controlled spending," but also emphasizes the need to generate more revenue. Link gets our endorsement. Daily Herald  •  1/12/2010 12:01:00 AM Lake County sheriff candidate eyes eliminating undersheriff job Lake County sheriff candidate Douglas Roberts said he will consider eliminating the job of undersheriff to save taxpayer money, if he is elected in November. Roberts, a Waukegan attorney, said he would use deputy chiefs to run the office when the sheriff is not on duty. "It's the oddest title I have ever heard in my life: the undersheriff," Roberts said during a Daily Herald candidate endorsement interview. "I don't think the public is being well served paying $300,000 (for both a sheriff and undersheriff) for a job that can be filled at $150,000." Daily Herald  •  1/10/2010 12:02:00 AM Early voting begins Monday for those who can't make regular election day Voters who can't make it to the voting booth on Feb. 2 for the Illinois primaries can cast their ballots early beginning Monday. From Jan. 11 to 28, registered voters can travel to any early voting location in their county to make their pick of candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, treasurer and comptroller, among other races. Voters must present a government-issued ID. Daily Herald  •  1/10/2010 12:02:00 AM Grace period starts to register to vote It’s still not too late to register to vote in the Feb. 2 primary. There’s a grace period until Jan. 26 when Illinois residents still can register. But people who register now do have some limitations on how they can cast their ballot. The state Board of Elections says people who register during the grace period can’t vote at an early voting site or at a polling place on Election Day. They need to vote at the same office where they registered to vote. NorthWest Herald  •  1/8/2010 1:15:00 AM QUINN IN COUNTY Gov. Pat Quinn will be the featured guest at a Tenth Dems University event at 4 p.m. Sunday Jan 10 at the United Autoworkers Region 4 headquarters, 680 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free, but preregistration is strongly recommended to reserve a seat. To register in advance, go online to http://tdu.tenthdems.org call (847) 266-8683 The NewsSun  •  1/8/2010 LINK Reception A cocktail reception for Democratic lieutenant governor Terry Link of Waukegan will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday Jan 11 at DH Brown's, 231 E. Monroe St., Springfield. Tickets range from $100 to $5,000. For More Information, call (773) 727-9340 or see www.linkforillinois.com The NewsSun  •  1/8/2010 BOND FUND-RAISER Cocktails and conversation with state Sen. Michael Bond, D-Grayslake, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday Jan 11 at the Globe Tavern, 3701 E. Adams St., Springfield. Tickets range from $2,500 to $250. RSVP to (847) 548-1007 or see www.michaelbondforsenate.com The NewsSun  •  1/8/2010 CANDIDATES' NIGHT A Meet the Democratic Candidates in northeast Lake County event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday Jan 8 at J Jireah Coffee House, 1704 7th St., Winthrop Harbor. RSVP to (847) 550-8631 The NewsSun  •  1/7/2010 MEET THE CANDIDATES Meet Democratic candidates in northwest Lake County at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce St. (at Central Street), lower level, Grayslake, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday Jan 9. Candidates running in Avon, Antioch, Grant and Lake Villa townships have confirmed. Snacks will be served. RSVP to (847) 550-8631 The NewsSun  •  1/7/2010 Vote Rally Tenth Congressional District Democratic candidate Julie Hamos of Evanston will hold a rally marking the start of early voting at noon Sunday Jan 10 at United Auto Workers Headquarters, 680 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire. For information, call (847) 550-3777 or see the Web site www.juliehamos.org The NewsSun  •  1/7/2010 CANDIDATE FORUM Democratic candidates in Ela, Cuba, Wauconda and Fremont townships will host a candidate forum from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Jan 10 at Lakeside Inn, 110 S. Main St., Wauconda. Coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and a chance to meet your state and county candidates. RSVP to (847) 550-8631 The NewsSun  •  1/7/2010 DOUGLAS FUND-RAISER Dwayne Douglas, Democratic candidate for Lake County Circuit Court judge, will hold a fund-raiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday Jan 11 at Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park. Tickets range from $500 to $75. RSVP to (847) 433-8155 or see www.douglasforjudge.com The NewsSun  •  1/7/2010 Voting begins Absentee and mail-in voting for the Feb. 2 primary election has begun in Cook, Lake and McHenry counties. Registered voters wishing to have ballots mailed to them should contact their respective county clerk's office. Early voting for the primary election will begin Monday and run through Jan. 28. To request a ballot or for more information contact: Cook County Clerk's office, (312) 603-0944 or www.cookcountyclerk.com Lake County Clerk's office, (847) 377-2406 or www.lakecountyil.gov/countyclerk McHenry County Clerk's office, (815) 334-4242 or www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/countyclerk Pioneer Press  •  1/7/2010 Voter registration deadline today Here are some key dates to remember for this year's primary: Jan. 5 - Regular voter registration ends Jan. 6 - Grace period voting/registration starts Jan. 11 - Early voting starts Jan. 26 - Grace period voting/registration ends Jan. 28 - Early voting ends Feb 2 - Official day of primary voting Daily Herald  •  1/5/2010 Mail-in ballots ready for Feb. election Ballots are available for voting by mail in the Feb. 2 primary election in Lake County. Any registered voter in Lake County can take advantage of a recent change in Illinois law permitting residents to vote by mail without a reason to qualify. Ballot requests can be made for the Feb. 2 election via e-mail request to VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov or by calling (847) 377-2406. Voters participating in the primary election must provide a party preference when requesting a ballot. Voters requesting a ballot prior to Election Day are not entitled to cast a ballot on Election Day. Ballots cannot be mailed after Jan. 28 The NewsSun  •  1/4/2010 Pierce campaignS Former Highland Park Mayor Dan Pierce has launched his campaign for 10th District Democratic State Central Committeeman, the north suburbs' representative to the Illinois Democratic Party. State Reps. Karen May and Harold Katz are Pierce's campaign co-Chairs for the Feb. 2, 2010 primary election. Pierce, recently endorsed by the Vernon Township Democratic Organization said, "I am honored to have the help and support of my friend and colleague on the City Council, Rep. Karen May, and my fellow legislator in the Illinois General Assembly, Representative Katz." Pierce was a state representative for 20 years. Currently, he is president of the North Shore Sanitary District and has been a district trustee since 2004.For more information, contact Pierce's campaign at mayorpierce@aol.com, (847) 432-4489, or visit www.danpierceforillinois.com The NewsSun  •  1/4/2010 CANDIDATE FORUM The League of Women Voters of Lake County, the NAACP, and the Waukegan Leadership Council will co-sponsor a candidate forum Jan. 24 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the forum will begin at 2 p.m. Two races will be covered and all candidates have responded that they will attend. The Democratic candidates, Eddie Washington, incumbent, and Angelo Kyle are vying for the 60th State Representative position. John Krempotic and Douglas Roberts are competing for Lake County sheriff. The NewsSun  •  1/4/2010 Call for volunteers State Rep. Eddie Washington, D-Waukegan, is seeking a few good volunteers and interns to help staff his full-time constituent service office. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and should be willing to assist with both general office duties and staffing state-related community events. Citizens who wish to volunteer or obtain more information can do so in person at Washington's district office or over the phone at (847) 623-0060. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The NewsSun  •  1/4/2010 Registration deadline near The deadline to register to vote in the Feb. 2 primary election is Tuesday Jan 5. Don’t let that date slip by. Make certain that your voice will be heard as the opportunity to reshape state politics looms. And registering now also ensures you will be able to vote in the November general election. NorthWest Herald  •  1/3/2010 1:15:00 AM Meet the candidates Zion, Newport and Benton Township Democrats will hold a meet the candidates event at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at J Jireah Coffee House, 1704 7th St., Winthrop Harbor. Candidates for sheriff, County Board District 4 and 19th District judicial will attend, as well as candidates in local uncontested races. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Eighth District Democrats & Independents at (847) 550-8631 The NewsSun  •  1/1/2010 10th congressional forum on Jan. 9 Candidates running for the 10th congressional district will meet the public on Saturday, Jan. 9 as the League of Women Voters of Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove Area hosts a forum in the Board Room of Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. The forum begins at 9:30 a.m. Both Republican and Democratic primary candidates are invited. The forum is free. Park on any floor of the municipal garage, in spaces marked "visitor" or "municipal employee." Handicapped accessible parking is on the first level. The forum will be shown live and rebroadcast on the Arlington Heights access channels: Channel 6 on WideOpenWest and channel 17 on Comcast. For details contact Judith Royal, (847) 259-5838 Daily Herald  •  1/1/2010 JOBS FORUM State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, will host a forum on jobs and economic development at 9 a.m. Saturday Jan 2 at United Auto Workers Region 4 headquarters, 680 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire. Area business leaders will discuss the impact the economy is having on the area. For more information, to RSVP or to provide feedback, call Sente's 59th House District office at (847) 883-0060 The NewsSun  •  12/30/2009 Perillo reception A reception in for Michael J. Perillo Jr, Democratic candidate for judge in the 6th Judicial Subcircuit will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Tickets range from $50 to $150. RSVP: (708) 703-7284 The NewsSun  •  12/30/2009 LEVITT FUND-RAISER Citizens for Mark L. Levitt will hold a "Rock the Early Vote" 7:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. 9 at Flatlander's in Lincolnshire. Early voting begins Jan. 11 for the Feb. 2 primary. Levitt is a Democratic judicial candidate in the Lake County Circuit Court Fourth Subcircuit. Tickets range from $65 to $1,000. See www.LevittForJudge.com for more information. The NewsSun  •  12/30/2009 MEET THE CANDIDATES A joint meet-the-candidates event will be held by the Avon, Grant, Antioch and Lake Villa townships' Democrats. It will begin with an informal reception at 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce St., Grayslake, followed by candidate presentations. Confirmed to attend are Democratic sheriff candidates, state representative candidates, judge candidates and countywide candidates. Snacks will be served. The NewsSun  •  12/30/2009 DEM CANDIDATE EVENT Democratic township organizations in southwest Lake County will present a meet-the-candidates forum from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at Lakeside Inn, 110 S. Main St., Wauconda. The event is sponsored by the Democratic committees of Cuba, Wauconda, Ela and Fremont townships. Candidates expected to attend include County Board candidates, all countywide candidates, including those for sheriff, state representative candidates and a judge candidate. For more information, contact Steve Kirn, Cuba Democratic Township chair, (847) 526-7713 The NewsSun  •  12/30/2009 What could have been Today we have a rabid opposition party – a party of NO that will do anything to defeat President Barack Obama even if that means taking the whole country down with them just to be in the positions that the Democrats have been in since 2006. This economy is George W Bush’s mess, and it’s sad that many people just refuse to admit that. I want the world that we would have had under Al Gore, and we can make it that world. Yes we can! Peter Grant Lake County Journals  •  12/29/2009 4:52:00 PM 10th Congressional Democrats offering intership Tenth Congressional District Democrats are offering a spring or summer internship. Interns may be called upon to perform research, walk door-to-door with Democratic candidates, work campaign offices, staff events and handle forums. Known as the Tenth Dems, the political organization tries to elect Democrats to all levels of political office in the 10th Congressional District, which spans Lake and Cook counties in towns including Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Wheeling, among others. Applicants should be high school juniors or seniors, college students or those in graduate or law school with a desire to help the Democrat Party. For details contact Stephen Ark at (847) 266-8683 Daily Herald  •  12/26/2009 12:02:00 AM

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