Local Politics
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Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin elected to second termApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin managed to stave off hard-fought challenges from two determined opponents, catapulting his way to a second term with an apparent victory Tuesd...
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Union, GOP split the seats in District 220, incumbent Shackleton oustedApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - Returns from outside the Cook County portion of Barrington Area Unit District 220 show newcomers leading veterans in the race for the school board's four open seats. Lea...
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Incumbent Lake County mayors hold leads but surprises surfaceApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - Mayors in closely watched Lake County races in Mundelein and Lake Zurich were among several incumbents who won their reelection bids Tuesday, but Antioch is headed for a...
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Gartner leads Hanson, Ellis early for Antioch mayorApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - Incumbent Antioch Mayor Larry Hanson is trailing in his bid to win another term in a three-way race. Attorney and entrepreneur Scott Gartner holds an early lead with 904...
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Unite Glenview likely winners in trustee raceApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - While all three candidates running on the Unite Glenview slate aren't declaring victory just yet, they remain hopeful that they've won the open seats on the village boar...
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Sode in command for Wauconda village presidentApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - With all precincts reporting, updated totals late Tuesday showed Jeff Sode was well ahead of Sandra Jo McClain in the race to elect a new Wauconda village president. Upd...
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DuPage mayoral races to watch in Tuesday's electionApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Voters across DuPage County on Tuesday will cast ballots jam-packed with candidates for the top office in municipal government. Of the 26 mayoral or village president se...
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Lake County mayoral elections to watch for on April 6Apr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Voters in many Lake County suburbs will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their village or city's top elected official. Of the 42 mayoral or village president seats up for...
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Wheeling, Des Plaines political showdowns among hottest in the suburbsApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - Editor's note: This story has been edited to include information about a website that slams Smith and some of the projects from his past. Races for mayor and villa...
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Plenty to watch with Fox Valley mayoral electionsApr 05, 2021 5:30 am - From Huntley to Aurora, there's no shortage of key Fox Valley mayoral races heading into Tuesday's election. Here's a look at some: Geneva Kevin Burns is seeking a ...