Local Politics
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Des Plaines seats new city councilApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - A campaign that generated unprecedented interest for the Des Plaines city council ended Tuesday night with four new aldermen elected and the first new clerk the city has...
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What will happen now in Island Lake?Apr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The ink hadn't even dried on Tuesday's election results before the political potshots started flying in Island Lake. Trustee-elect Laura Rabattini took aim at newly chos...
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Incumbents lose in Algonquin libraryApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - When it came to the Algonquin Area Public Library Board, challengers Amy Faubl and Joseph Stefani ran away with the election, unseating incumbent Edward Mudra in the rac...
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Kellermann prevails in Deer ParkApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Deer Park voters Tuesday chose a different leadership philosophy for the road ahead. Trustee Bob Kellermann ousted Village President Scott Gifford with about 62 percent ...
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Changes ahead for Dist. 127 boardApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Some changes are ahead for the Grayslake High School District 127 board, as voters on Tuesday chose to back three newcomers. With all 38 precincts counted, unofficial to...
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Stephens still at helm in RosemontApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The Stephens name will continue to shape the future of Rosemont. Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Bradley Stephens, the 46-year-old son and successor of longtime le...
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Moylan tops field in Gail Borden LibraryApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Three newcomers were elected to the Gail Borden Public Library Board Tuesday. Sue Moylan, a retired college administrator and former Elgin City Council member, led a fou...
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Three returned to Prospect Heights Dist. 23 boardApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters returned three sitting members of the Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 board to their posts. With all of the precincts reporting Tuesday night, unofficial...
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Soto upsets Geils in Bensenville mayor raceApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The second time proved the charm for Frank Soto who, in a stunning upset, brought John Geils' powerful reign as Bensenville village president to a dramatic end. With all...
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Incumbents lead in Hoffman Estates park board raceApr 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters are returning three Hoffman Estates park commissioners to the board for four-year terms, while another incumbent was in the lead for a seat late Tuesday. Voters r...