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Voter approval to fund $20.3 million in bonds for a new fire station in Lake Zurich was the only tax hike referendum question approved Tuesday by voters in Lake County. (village of Lake Zurich)

‘This vote was about taxes’: Stretched voters reject funding requests in Lake County referendums

Pocketbook issues had an impact at the ballot box in Lake County as only one of seven referendum questions seeking money from voters was approved.

Maine South’s Jameson Purcell (1) sits in the pocket and looks to connect with a downfield receiver against Batavia during a nonconference game in Batavia on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / for the The Beacon-News)

Maine South’s Jameson Purcell is ready to meet the moment

Maine South asks senior quarterback Jameson Purcell to do a lot. Too much, even, if you ask Hawks head coach Dave Inserra. “He’s just so talented, and sometimes we expect...

Batavia's Darin Ashiru (0) avoids the tackle from St. Charles East's Brady Habas (3) during an October game in St. Charles. (Mark Black/for the Beacon-News)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Can Barrington, York keep magic going? Who you got in Hersey vs. Glenbard West?

This edition of Talking with “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the IHSA prep football playoffs.

A sign outside the Community Unit District 300 office in Algonquin provided information on where people can learn about a referendum question on Sept. 16. (Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Voters say no to Community District 300’s $355M bond referendum

Voters Tuesday rejected Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300’s $355.5 million bond referendum to fund a new career and technical education center and 20 proposed school safety projects, according to unofficial election results.

‘Complete wipeout’: Democrats sweep Lake Co. Board races, hold 17-2 majority

Every Republican Lake County Board seat up for election this year was flipped to Democrat in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, growing the board’s blue supermajority following an election cycle in which the local GOP struggled to organize.

Construction of Schaumburg's new village hall at 101 Schaumburg Court as it appeared in August. The completed building will open Monday, Nov. 23. (Eric Peterson/Daily Herald)

Schaumburg’s new $44.2 million village hall set to open Nov. 23

Schaumburg officials have announced plans to cap off the village’s 70th anniversary year with the official opening of its new village hall on Nov. 23.

Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov-elect Christian Mitchell, arrive to thank voters the morning after the election on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Peach’s in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

How Illinois voted in the race for governor

2026 marked a rematch: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker faced another challenge from Darren Bailey.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a campaign rally at the Majestic Theatre on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Detroit. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Winners and losers from the 2026 midterm elections

As results are still being tallied, here are some winners and losers from a historic 2026 midterm election. Winners A diverse group of Democratic candidates Dem...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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