Local Politics
Candidate reaches out to Lansing's Latinos
LANSING | Village President hopeful Don Sciackitano used the weekend before Tuesday’s municipal election to offer up breakfast Saturday for potential voters – serving up plates of chorizo with eggs, along with chilaquiles, in an effort to swing more votes.
Towers campaign announcement causes stir
SAUK VILLAGE | The people picketing Monday outside the Sauk Village Municipal Center weren't on strike. Rather, they were hoping to strike down a looming re-election bid by Village President Lewis Towers.
Porter County commissioner candidate arrested on DUI charges
VALPARAISO | A candidate for the Porter County Board of Commissioners was arrested on DUI charges early Saturday.
Sauk Village’s administrator fight goes to courtroom
CHICAGO | Political opponents of Sauk Village Village President Lewis Towers asked a Cook County judge Thursday to issue an order that would prevent Towers from taking any actions interfering with their desire to fire Village Administrator Henrietta Turner.
Portage approves EMS fee hike
PORTAGE | The Portage City Council approved a 3 percent annual increase in EMS fees that will go directly into a fire department non-reverting fund.
Wilson kicks off Cal City mayoral campaign, backs Williams for his council seat
CALUMET CITY | Mayoral hopeful Brian Wilson does not plan to run in the 2013 municipal elections with a slate of candidates, but said Saturday he will offer his support to one candidate who wants to take his post on the City Council.
Frey seals Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner
Political newcomer Merrilee Frey captured the Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner Tuesday in a race in which she secured high-powered endorsements from established party members.
nwi.com Political Roundtable
In the April 11, 2012 edition, The Times' Doug Ross and Robert Blaszkiewicz look at the state of the presidential campaign, the lawsuit to stop implementation of the right-to-work law and the boiling tensions between the state and the Gary Community School Corp.
Chesterton unveils early voting site
CHESTERTON | During Monday's Town Council meeting, Chesterton Clerk/Treasurer Gayle Polakowski pointed out voting booths in the meeting room since it has been designated as an early voting site.
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
Jackson gets endorsement and takes shots at opponent’s backers
MARKHAM | U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., got the endorsement Saturday of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during her weekend visit to Chicago, while also attacking endorsements claimed by opponent Debbie Halvorson.
Debbie Halvorson
Democratic 2nd Congressional District candidate Debbie Halvorson greets commuters Jan. 31 at the Calumet Metra Station in East Hazel Crest, Ill. Halvorson faces incumbent Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in the March 20 primary.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. faces a Democratic challenge from former one-term congressman and state legislator, Debbie Halvorson, in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District in the March 20 primary.
Two GOP candidates pursue legislative seats
CROWN POINT | Two area residents have filed as Republican candidates for the state Legislature.
Chesterton wraps up year-end business
CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Town Council wrapped up some year-end business Monday during its last meeting of 2011.
The Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative during the general election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
Stanford only incumbent beat in Gary City Council elections
GARY | With more than 30 candidates running in just the contested races for the Gary City Council, voters chose incumbents in all but the District 2 Democratic contest in Tuesday's primary election.
Times to check candidate claims
In a special initiative throughout the primary and general elections, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.
Republicans question Porter County public defender's campaigning
PORTAGE | Portage Township Republican Chairman John Harrison is questioning door-to-door campaigning by Ken Elwood, Portage city attorney and Porter County chief public defender.
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