Election 2020

Buffalo Grove trustee candidate Magati stays on ballot

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 22, 2021 9:23 PM - Buffalo Grove's electoral board has upheld the candidacy of Gowri Magati, who is running for a village board trustee seat in the April 6 election.
Republican slate to appeal removal from Maine Township ballot

By Eric Peterson
Jan 22, 2021 5:43 PM - A Republican slate of candidates for seven of the eight elected positions of Maine Township's government intend to appeal to the circuit court the township electoral board's 2-1 vote Thursday to remove it from the April 6 ballot over a candidacy objection.
Magati likely to remain on Buffalo Grove ballot

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 20, 2021 8:43 PM - A Buffalo Grove electoral board, in a preliminary ruling Wednesday, said trustee candidate Gowri Magati can remain on the ballot in April, even after it threw out five pages of improperly collected signatures.
Decision expected on petition challenge in Aurora

Daily Herald report
Jan 20, 2021 1:47 PM - The Aurora Electoral Board will resume a hearing Tuesday to the challenge to the petition of candidate Joseph Grisson III.
'We followed the law': Mount Prospect candidates feel vindicated by ruling

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 22, 2021 9:54 PM - Mount Prospect village board candidates Terri Gens and Peggy Pissarreck said they feel vindicated, after the town's electoral board finalized a ruling Tuesday allowing them to remain on the April 6 ballot.
Speaking out: Why local elections are so important

By Elliott Hartstein
Jan 20, 2021 11:10 PM - We all want to have good schools, parks and community services, but many people don't have the foggiest idea of who is making the decisions that affect us. Now is the time to find out.
District 57 board member running as a write-in for Mount Prospect trustee

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 19, 2021 8:58 AM - A Mount Prospect Elementary School District 57 school board member is running for the Mount Prospect village board as a write-in candidate.
Gurnee mayoral race pits board veteran against newcomer

By Doug T. Graham
Jan 18, 2021 5:30 AM - With Mayor Kristina Kovarik not pursuing a fifth term, Gurnee voters this spring will choose between Tom Hood and David Weinstein, two attorneys with previous public service experience.
Mount Prospect slate allowed to stay on April ballot

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 15, 2021 5:58 PM - Terri Gens and Peggy Pissarreck, running as a duo for the Mount Prospect village board, have survived a challenge to their nominating petition. The ruling could have a long-term impact on Mount Prospect's nonpartisan elections.
Panel allows Winfield trustee candidate to stay on the ballot

By Scott C. Morgan
Jan 14, 2021 8:21 PM - Winfield Trustee Marianne Bruss will remain on the April ballot after the village's electoral board dismissed an objection to her nominating petitions.

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