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SPORTS Minooka falls to Plainfield Central PAGE 11

NEWS Will County to vote on concealed carry resolution in May

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APRIL 17, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 33

WHO’S IN CHARGE WITH AT LARGE? McFarland wins council seat, but two spots still undecided

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s three Joliet City Council incumbents wait to find out which one of them still holds office, newcomer Jim McFarland can concentrate on what he would like to do as a Joliet Councilman-at-large. McFarland, the leading votegetter in the April 9 council race, already has resigned his political post as Troy Township clerk. “It is a little overwhelming to see the large lead that we received,” McFarland said. “I think it is a clear message that we need to reevaluate what we are doing on the council. Anytime that you are the one that is guaranteed, the seat is See AT LARGE, page 2

MARK GREGORY/STAFF REPORTER

Jim McFarland speaks to his supporters on election night April 9 during his successful bid for a Joliet City Council at-large seat.


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