Local Politics
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Endorsement: Grogan for DuPage auditorOct 14, 2016 1:00 am - Perhaps the most compelling argument Democrat Michelle Gale of Glendale Heights makes for the unseating of incumbent Bob Grogan of Downers Grove is that having a Republi...
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Darch to seek fourth term as Barrington mayorOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch announced Thursday she will seek a fourth term as the village's top elected official in April's municipal elections. Darch, who ...
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'Tree lady' running for Arlington Heights trustee seatOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Laurie Taylor, who led the charge to save Arlington Heights trees from emerald ash borer, is ready to take on a new challenge. Taylor, a 30-year village resident, says ...
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Lake County court clerk candidates clash at forumOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Two competitors in a hotly contested race for Lake County circuit court clerk clashed in a candidate forum Thursday night in Lake Bluff. Republican court Clerk Keith Bri...
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Zadel in, Polit out in 2017 Mount Prospect village board raceOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Mount Prospect Village Trustee Michael Zadel will seek a fifth term on the village board in next year's municipal elections, but longtime colleague Trustee Steven Polit ...
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Endorsement: Foxx over Pfannkuche for Cook state's attorneyOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two strong candidates are competing for Cook County state's attorney, and either would be a good choice. Ultimately, we side with Kim Foxx, a former assistant state's at...
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Why Ray Rogina wants another four years as mayor of St. CharlesOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - As Ray Rogina took over as St. Charles mayor in May 2013, the longtime teacher promised an audience of residents and elected officials that his new position would be his...
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Endorsement: Lawlor for Lake County Board Dist. 18Oct 12, 2016 1:00 am - For Lake County Board District 18, incumbent Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor is recommended. Challenger Gerri Songer, a schoolteacher, is also running for the po...
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Cook state's attorney candidates debate how to stop violenceOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates for Cook County state's attorney agree street violence remains a major concern for residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County. But they differ about how to...
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Endorsement: Wilke for Lake Board Dist. 16Oct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two Round Lake area residents eye the Lake County Board District 16 seat in November. Incumbent Terry Wilke seeks his third term and faces challenger Timothy Walsh. The ...