Articles filed under County Elections
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Former board member Boykin, second Democrat to challenge PreckwinkleMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Three challengers to Democratic Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle of Chicago emerged on the last day of candidate filing Monday, as did contests for every oth...
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Primaries for sheriff, several county board seats on tap in Lake CountyMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - As has been her habit for many elections, Mary Ross-Cunningham arrived at the Lake County government center about 6 a.m. Monday to be first in line to file nominating pe...
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GOP primary battle lines emerge in DuPage CountyMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - DuPage County election season officially got underway Monday with a Democratic candidate dropping out of the top local race, primary battles brewing on the Republican si...
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Two fellow Democrats challenge Dart for Cook County sheriff as candidate filing beginsMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is facing a challenge from within his party, as a pair of fellow Chicago Democrats filed nominating petitions Monday to run against hi...
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Dozens of McHenry County candidates line up to file for 2022 electionMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - McHenry County political candidates lined up Monday morning outside the county clerk's office for their chance to have their name first on the ballot. Dozens stood in a ...
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Democratic Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor switching parties for reelection runFeb 09, 2022 12:00 am - The story has been updated to reflect that the $2 million used by Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor for vote-by-mail improvements was from American Rescue Act funding...
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Naperville council member Gustin running for DuPage County boardFeb 08, 2022 12:00 am - Naperville City Councilwoman Patty Gustin has announced she will run for the DuPage County Board seat representing District 5, where she has been a resident for 30 years...
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Candidate field growing for Lake County Board racesFeb 03, 2022 12:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect that Thomas Maillard of Waukegan is also an announced candidate in the Democratic primary for the 62nd District state represen...
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Five months to go: Here's what you need to know to prepare to vote in Illinois' primaryJan 26, 2022 4:00 am - This story has been edited from its original version to correct that voters in McHenry County will be voting for candidates in county board districts 1-9. Illinois ...
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Cook County commissioner now in remission after cancer treatmentJan 26, 2022 12:00 am - After treatment for throat cancer, Cook County Board Commissioner Scott Britton is feeling better and back at events. Diagnosed in August, Britton underwent intravenous ...