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Board members Ald. Steven Burris (center) City Clerk Deborah Mcllva(right) listen testimony during an electiboard hearing challenges aldermanic candidates' petitions

Board members Ald. Steven Burris (center) and City Clerk Deborah Mcllvain (right) listen to testimony during an election board hearing on challenges to aldermanic candidates' petitions in Country Club Hills. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Incumbent Ald. Vincent Lockett reacts as electiboard votes during hearing challenges aldermanic candidates' petitions city hall Country Club Hills Illinois

Incumbent Ald. Vincent Lockett reacts as the election board votes during a hearing on challenges to aldermanic candidates' petitions at city hall in Country Club Hills, Illinois, Friday, January 25, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Mayor Dwight Welch listens attorney Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski representing incumbents Ald. Anthony Davis Ald. Vincent Lockett presenting her case during an

Mayor Dwight Welch listens to attorney Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski, representing incumbents Ald. Anthony Davis and Ald. Vincent Lockett, presenting her case during an election board hearing in Country Club Hills. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Attorney Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski representing incumbents Ald. Anthony Davis Ald. Vincent Lockett argues her case during an electiboard hearing challenges candidates'

Attorney Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski, representing incumbents Ald. Anthony Davis and Ald. Vincent Lockett, argues her case during an election board hearing on challenges to candidates' petitions in Country Club Hills. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Detail shot bracelet with names his fallen comrades thPaul Vallas Jr. wears honor their memories as seen Tinley Park Illinois

Detail shot of the bracelet with names of his fallen comrades that Paul Vallas Jr. wears to honor their memories as seen in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

After being world away from civilian life Paul Vallas Jr. returned from military service Afghanistan talks about his experiences there

After being a world away from civilian life Paul Vallas Jr. returned from military service in Afghanistan and talks about his experiences there, in Tinley Park, Illinois, Monday, January 28, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Kadner: Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch allowed to rule on his worst critic’s ballot status

Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch will remain chairman of the city electoral board, which will determine whether his chief critic on the city council can remain on the ballot in April. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Edmund Ponce de Leon on Monday refused a …