Letter: Nybo can address state’s problems
Illinois has a lot of problems, most of which center on Springfield, and policies enacted by our state government over decades, by career politicians whose primary motivation is to retain office. The...
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Same goals, different methods for 5th Congressional candidates
Candidates in the 5th Congressional District have many of the same goals but propose different methods of reaching them. Republican Vince Kolber, Green Party Nancy Wade and incumbent Mike Quigley all...
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Western Springs trustee challenges Nybo in 24th District
Republican Chris Nybo has to be considered the favorite over Democratic challenger Suzy Glowiak when voters go to the polls Nov. 4 to choose a state senator in the 24th District. Since being appointed...
View ArticleVoters should check ratings of judicial candidates
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Illinois voters will have a chance to cast their ballots in the general election. In addition to voting for candidates for national and statewide offices, they will have a chance to...
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Downers Grove Democrat challenges Woodridge Republican in county race
John Curran of Woodridge will ask voters to re-elect him to represent the 3rd District in DuPage County on Nov. 4. Pamela Miles of Downers Grove, the Democratic candidate, is challenging Curran for the...
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Roskam faces newcomer in 6th Congressional race
Voters in the 6th Congressional District will have a choice of a seasoned representative and a newcomer to elected office on their ballot Nov. 4. Republican Peter Roskam of Wheaton, who has served in...
View ArticleVoters can weigh in on teacher retirement incentives
Voters in Hinsdale High School District 86 will be able to voice their opinion Nov. 4 on a matter that the new teachers contract settled for the short term, but may resurface. The ballot for residents...
View ArticleGorman promotes record in fourth bid for Cook County Board seat
With a sometimes testy primary behind her, Republican Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman is promoting her record to win a fourth term representing the 17th District on the Cook County Board. Gorman of Orland...
View ArticleLetter: Vote no on continued pension spiking in District 86
Speaking as an individual who currently sits as vice president and Finance Committee chairman for the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board, I personally urge all voters to vote “NO” and send a...
View ArticleCronin, Peickert battle for DuPage County Board chairman
The race for DuPage County Board chairman features incumbent Republican Dan Cronin and Democratic challenger Robert Peickert. The election is set for Tuesday. Dan Cronin When asked why he’s running for...
View ArticleVoters not satisfied with Quinn turn to Rauner
Republican Bruce Rauner garnered many votes from people eager for a change in Illinois, and not all were from strict Republicans. “I was a fan of (Gov. Pat) Quinn before, but I’m not happy with what...
View ArticleDick Durbin projected to win fourth term in U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin will be re-elected to a fourth term in the Senate, according to projects from all of the major television networks. FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS all projecting Durbin the Senate winner. —...
View ArticleVoters reject end-of-career salary spikes for teachers
Residents in Hinsdale High School District 86 are giving a resounding no to the question of whether a practice known as pension spiking should continue. With all precincts counted, nearly 70 percent of...
View ArticleNybo pledges to work on pension reform, job creation
Republican Chris Nybo pledged Tuesday to work on pension reform and job creation as he was elected to the state Senate for the 24th District, defeating Western Springs Village Trustee Suzy Glowiak, the...
View ArticleCook County 2014 election live social roundup
Tonight is election night in Cook County. Check back here for social media updates, pictures and stories on everything from the Cook County Commissioner races to the Illinois gubernatorial election....
View ArticleGorman easily retains her Cook County Board seat
Republican Elizabeth “Liz” Gorman cruised to an easy victory in her bid for a fourth term to represent the 17th District on the Cook County Board. She encountered little opposition from Democrat Jim...
View ArticleRoskam eyes reforms with re-election, Republican gains
Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam said Tuesday he is eager to tackle reforming and changing the tax code after winning his fifth term in Congress. “It’s not competitive,” Roskam said, and that makes it...
View ArticleCurran re-elected to DuPage County Board
Republican incumbent John Curran of Woodridge was re-elected to the DuPage County Board Tuesday. “DuPage County is a great place to live and raise a family,” Curran said. The support for Republican...
View ArticleQuigley sails to re-election, but not in DuPage
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley easily won re-election on Tuesday, despite DuPage County voters rejecting the Chicago Democrat. With all but four Chicago precincts counted, Democrat Quigley received 110,147...
View ArticleGorman unopposed in bid for 4th term on Cook County Board
Republican Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman ran unopposed in seeking a fourth term on the Cook County Board’s 17th District. Democrat Jim Hickey withdrew his name from the ballot Oct. 24, said Courtney...
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