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Sunday Comic: Trick-or-Treating as Romney and Obama

Sometimes kids understand the political process so well, it's scary.

Elections

Pension Foes Allied Against Constitutional Amendment

  • Oct 27, 2012

Pension-related amendment to state constitution on Nov. 6 ballot is confusing, catastrophic and fake reform, say foes and legal experts. What you need to know before you vote.

Elections

Zabrocki Breaks Party Lines, Backs Democrat Hastings

Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki says he's endorsing Michael Hastings in the 19th District State Senate race because he believes the Democrat is the best candidate for the village.

Elections

State House: Endorsements with a Chuckle and a Shake of the Head

The Tribune dislikes Madigan, and splits its endorsements in the Southland's State House races. Hurley, Burke, Alm and Kalnicky are endorsed.

Elections

Day 1 of Early Voting Captures Crowd at Mokena Village Hall.

The Mokena Village Clerk's Office has seen a lot of traffic due to voters looking to cast their ballots.

Government

Mokena Government Hopes to Silence Train Whistles by End of Year

The village is currently making safety improvements to gain federal quiet zone designation and put an end to late night train whistles in Mokena.

Government

Personnel Changes in Site Plan/Architectural Review Committee

The Village of Mokena Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of one committee member and approved another at its Oct. 22 meeting.

Elections

When is Tonight's Presidential Debate?

  • Oct 22, 2012

The final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22.

New Lenox Township asks residents in unincorporated area to vote on electrical aggregation.

Elections

Do You Want to Lower Your Electric Bills?

New Lenox Township is seeking voter approval to bid for a cheaper supply of electricity.

Elections

Will County GOP Says Jesse Jackson Jr. Should Drop Out of Congressional Race

The Chicago Democrat is the subject of two federal investigations and was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder earlier this year.

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