Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Des Plaines alderman to host 1st Ward meeting on Nov. 12Nov 12, 2026 11:56 am - Learn about municipal projects and services in Des Plaines on Nov. 12.
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State Sen. Murphy collecting holiday cards for seniorsNov 11, 2026 1:13 pm - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is seeking contributions for her annual senior card drive this winter.
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From social worker to senator, Santa Maria is latest Arlington Heights trustee off to SpringfieldNov 09, 2026 6:23 pm - Carina Santa Maria, a social worker and Arlington Heights village trustee, will be sworn in as a state legislator in January, following a political journey that began when she lobbied the village board to allow a group home in 2021.
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Arlington Heights’ Canty among names floated for new Illinois House speakerNov 09, 2026 1:06 pm - Women are anticipated to make up more than half the Democratic caucus that will choose a new speaker when the House is sworn into office in January. Among the names being mentioned is state Rep. Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights.
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Aurora panel to hear objections against seven council candidatesNov 08, 2026 11:31 am - Objections have been filed against seven of the 25 candidates running for Aurora City Council in the April election.
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Elected suburban reps say they will focus on affordability, ending war in next CongressNov 07, 2026 10:54 am - Newly elected and re-elected members of Congress serving the suburbs share their goals for the next two years.
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Kane County Board declares vacancy in sheriff’s office, with Amy Johnson slated to take over post-electionNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Following former sheriff Ron Hain’s recent retirement, the Kane County Board has declared the office of the county sheriff vacant.
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Why 5-term incumbent Elgin City Council member was kicked off ballotNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Documents show Elgin City Council member John Steffen failed to sign his statement of candidacy or get it notarized, making him ineligible to seek a sixth term in the April 2027 municipal election.
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Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027Nov 05, 2026 7:54 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s hold on power has been thrown into doubt after 26 current and incoming Democratic lawmakers, nearly a third of his caucus, called for new leadership following months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations and his leadership style.
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Republicans were punished in the midterms for Trump’s economic policies, The AP Voter Poll showsNov 05, 2026 7:30 am - President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in the midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races.
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