Local Politics
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‘Pretty much a waiting game’: Lake County board challenger awaits appellate rulingMar 10, 2026 5:55 pm - The Democratic primary campaign for Lake County Board District 16 has become murkier as Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos, takes his case to the Illinois appellate court.
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Forest preserve candidates discuss what to do with McKee House in Glen EllynMar 09, 2026 6:29 pm - DuPage County forest preserve board candidates weigh in on the future of the long-vacant McKee House, built in the 1930s for the district’s first superintendent.
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Julie Forbes: 2026 candidate for Kane County Board District 11Mar 09, 2026 3:44 pm - Julie Forbes of Geneva is running for the Democratic nomination for the Kane County Board District 11 in the March 17, 2026 primary election.
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Dana Moreau: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 2Mar 09, 2026 3:40 pm - Dana Moreau is running for the Democratic nomination for DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner, District 2 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Susan M. Smentek: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 1Mar 09, 2026 3:40 pm - Susan M. Smentek is running for the Democratic nomination for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 1 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Tina Tyson-Dunne: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 2Mar 09, 2026 3:37 pm - Tina Tyson-Dunne is running for the Democratic nomination for DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner, District 2 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Quinn F. Fulmer: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 1Mar 09, 2026 3:37 pm - Quinn F. Fulmer is running for the Democratic nomination for DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner, District 1 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Palatine council members Langer, Lamerand hosting residents meeting March 18Mar 09, 2026 1:34 pm - Palatine Village Council members Greg Langer (District 1) and Scott Lamerand (District 2) are scheduled to host a combined Spring Residents' Advisory Meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.
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DuPage sheriff’s hopeful vows to continue campaign amid investigation, administrative leaveMar 08, 2026 4:10 pm - DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore pledged Sunday to continue his campaign for sheriff, despite an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene before police arrived.
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Preckwinkle defends criminal justice reforms as challenger Reilly pushes tough-on-crime stanceMar 05, 2026 7:53 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Brendan Reilly clash over public safety approaches in their Democratic primary contest.