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Jim Luebke thanks supporters for efforts

By Letter Writer | November 15, 2010

I'd like to thank everyone who supported me in my run for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder. Most notably I would like to thank Sharon Holmes, Judy Butler, and all the staff in the office who helped me to more fully understand the duties of the office....

Luebke’s bid comes to an end

By Allyson Martin | November 3, 2010

Tuesday night, Democrat Jim Luebke's bid for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder came to an end. "Winning is better," Luebke said. "This type of loss is not a bad loss." He felt he made his message known to many of the people in DeKalb County, and that was...

Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 2, 2010

Republican candidate John Acardo won a tight race against Democrat Jim Luebke for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder position Tuesday night. At about 8:30 p.m., election results began pouring in from 85 precincts for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder...

Letter to the editor: Luebke brings right qualities to clerk position

By Letter Writer | October 28, 2010

I'd like to ask you to vote for my friend, Jim Luebke, who's running for the office of DeKalb County Clerk. Jim and I both serve on the social ministry team at First Lutheran Church, and I know him as a caring and committed person who takes responsibility...

Jim Luebke has earned respect that outweighs Acardo’s naive experience

By Letter to the editor | October 26, 2010

As a Marine Corps Veteran, I find John Acardo's constant remarks about being "on the front lines of public service delivery" naive. Apparently he does not have the life experience to understand what being on the "front lines" truly means to those who...

Election 2010: DeKalb County Clerk

By Amanda Podgorny | October 24, 2010

John Acardo Position: Hanover Township in Bartlett overseeing human resources and information technology Party affiliation: Republican Platform: Acardo plans to continue to provide open and honest government within the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office,...

Candidates mingle with members of the public Thursday night during "Candidates Night" at the Egyptian Theatre hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

Egyptian Theatre hosts Candidate Night

By Taylor Thanos | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee sponsored Candidates Night on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Candidates gave opening presentations, answered questions previously submitted and ended with...

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates night

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2010

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Committee will be hosting a candidates night tonight at 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 North Second St. The event is expected to last until 9 p.m. The event will start with a meet and greet from 6 to 7 p.m....