| Description: | First day to circulate nomination papers (must contain original sheets signed by voters and circulators) for independent and new political party candidates in municipalities and townships, and nonpartisan candidates for township and municipal libraries, road districts, library districts, park districts, school boards, community college boards, regional board of school trustees, fire protection districts and forest preserve districts who file between DECEMBER 17 – 24, 2012. (90th day preceding the last day to file nominating papers) (10 ILCS 5/10-4, 10-6) |