Local Politics
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What should become of Route 53 corridor? Lake board candidates weigh inFeb 18, 2020 4:30 am - The proposed Route 53 extension from Lake-Cook Road north to Grayslake through central Lake County may be dead, but a lot of land has been set aside over many years for ...
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Firearms, floods and lobbyists top issues in county board primaryFeb 17, 2020 4:30 am - Gun reform, flooding and the use of lobbyists are among the top issues being raised by Democrats seeking their party's nomination for a District 4 seat on the DuPage Cou...
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DuPage forest Dist. 5 candidates disagree on whether progress is being made on barnFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - The fate of a historic barn near Naperville once again looms large in the Republican primary for the District 5 seat on the DuPage County Forest Preserve Commission. For...
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Candidate: Circuit court clerk should be appointed, not electedFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - A Democratic candidate for Cook County circuit court clerk believes the job should be an appointed post, rather than elected. Jacob Meister, a Chicago attorney who also ...
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Susan Starrett: Candidate profileFeb 14, 2020 1:00 am - Bio Name: Susan Starrett Party: Republican City: North Aurora, Batavia Township Office sought: Kane County Board, District 10 Age: 47 Family: Dr. Peter Starrett, Su...
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Steven J. Oscarson: Candidate profileFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Name: Steven J. Oscarson Party: Republican City: St. Charles Office sought: Kane County Board, District 14 Age: 33 Family: Mariola and I have been married 10 ye...
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Jeffrey Mack: Candidate profileFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Republican City: Downers Grove Office sought: DuPage County Auditor Age: 63 Family: Mary, wife of 38 years. Three adult children, Justin, Jason and Micha...
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Democratic candidates say they will work with others on county boardFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - One candidate is promising to be an independent voice, while the other has worked across party lines as a township official. Both Democrats competing for their party's n...
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Mark L. Justen Candidate profileFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Republican City: McHenry Office sought: McHenry County Coroner Age: 66 Family: Spouse, Nancy; two adult children, Robert Justen and Alexander Justen Occu...
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Mark Davoust: Candidate profileFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Name: Mark J. Davoust Party: Republican City: St. Charles Office sought: Kane County Board, District 14 Age: 61 Family: Married, one son, four grandchildren Occ...