Local Politics
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Endorsement: Mike Buehler for McHenry County Board chairman.Sep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Though we may not always have agreed with him when he was a state representative, we have admired Jack Franks' maverick spirit and his commitment to taxpayer fairness. B...
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Zahra Suratwala: Candidate profile, DuPage County Board District 1Sep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Democrat Zahra Suratwala of Elmhurst is challenging Republican incumbent Donald E. Puchalski of Addison for a seat on DuPage County Board District 1 in the Nov. 3 genera...
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Kane state's attorney candidates talk experience, ideasSep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Two candidates for Kane County state's attorney cited their experience and views on issues, including one to create a citizen advisory board to review decisions on polic...
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Endorsement: Pat O'Brien for Cook County state's attorneySep 25, 2020 1:00 am - It is tempting to view the race for Cook County state's attorney as a choice between criminal justice reform and safe streets. None of us should give in to the notion. I...
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Kane County chairman candidates contrast on budget cuts, taxes, leadershipSep 24, 2020 7:00 pm - Both candidates seeking to become the first new Kane County Board chairman in eight years pledged to oppose any property tax increases as a means of balancing an unprece...
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Richard Jorgensen: Candidate profile for DuPage County CoronerSep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Republican incumbent Richard Jorgensen and Democrat Gregory Whalen are vying for the DuPage County coroner position in the Nov. 3 general election. Jorgensen of Wheaton ...
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Mary Lou Wehrli: Candidate profile, Forest Preserve District of DuPage CountySep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Republican incumbent Mary Lou Wehrli of Naperville and Democratic challenger Barbara O'Meara of Naperville are vying for the District 5 seat on the DuPage County Forest ...
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Barbara O'Meara: Candidate profile, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, District 5Sep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Democratic Barbara O'Meara of Naperville is challenging Republican incumbent Mary Lou Wehrli of Naperville for the District 5 seat on the DuPage County Forest Preserve D...
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Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez: Candidate profile, Lake County circuit court clerkSep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Republican Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez of Waukegan is challenging incumbent Democrat Erin Cartwright Weinstein of Gurnee in the race for Lake County circuit court clerk. Q:...
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Gregory Whalen: Candidate profile for DuPage County CoronerSep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Democrat Gregory Whalen is challenging Republican incumbent Richard Jorgensen for the DuPage County coroner position in the Nov. 3 general election. Whalen, who is from ...