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Dem coroner caucus Sept. 15

Updated: August 28, 2012 11:14PM



The Lake County Democratic precinct caucus to select a new county coroner has been set for 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave.

Precinct representatives will elect a replacement for Thomas Philpot, following his Aug. 24 conviction on five felony charges in federal court.

State law calls for officeholders to step aside if convicted of a felony.





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