Bio Name: Joseph Scianna, Jr. City: Island Lake Office sought: Wauconda Library Trustee Age: 55 Family: wife and three children Occupation: disabled Education: bachelor's degree in ministerial studies Civic involvement: limited due to ongoing f...

Bio Name: Cheryl G. Ross City: Gurnee Office sought: Trustee Age: 67 Family: Married to David for 44 years. Three Adult Children: Laura (Murfreesboro, TN), Michael (Hong Kong), Amy (Kenosha, WI). Occupation: Retired teacher. Taught at Woodland ...

Bio Name: Lawrence (Larry) Rosenthal City: Prospect Heights Office sought: Mayor Age: 80 Family: Wife Ina, Sons Keith and Scott, Daughters-in-law Susan and Maureen, Grandchildren Adam, Iris and Evan Occupation: Retired Association Executive, Co...

Name: Jon Kunkel City: Hanover Park Office sought: Village trustee Age (on Election Day): 58 Family: wife Roberta, 4 children Occupation: Retired Design Electrical Engineer Education: BSEE Civic involvement: Red Cross, Patriot Guard Riders, AL Post...

Bio Name: Yulia Bjekic City: Mount Prospect Office sought: Village board Age: 39 Family: Husband, Vedran; two children Occupation: Certified Public Accountant Education: Boise State University, Master's Degree in Accountancy (Taxation) Civic in...

Bio Name: Toby Shaw City: Elgin Office sought: Elgin Council member, 4-Year Term Age: 40 Family: Married to Andrea Shaw for 19 years and have four children Occupation: Sr. Manager of Infrastructure Education: Bachelor of Arts in Computer Inform...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump came armed with surefire applause lines when she stepped up to address a largely female audience that had gathered to celebrate other women. The first lady showcased the record number of women serving in Congress. She...

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