The March Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney turned out to be a nail-biter that took more than 10 days to resolve. When the race was finally called, retired appellate court judge Eileen O’Neill Burke had won the Democratic nomination. Tuesday’s race between Burke and Republican challenger, lawyer and former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti for the county’s top prosecutor concluded much more quickly, with a decisive win for Burke.
Day: November 6, 2024
Voters appear to back bond sale for Lemont fire, backyard chickens in Thornton and park district in University Park
Referendum questions on issues such as fire protection and boosting state funding for schools were on the ballot in the south and southwest suburbs. Lemont Fire District Voters in the Lemont Fire Protection District appear to have approved a plan to sell $46 million in bonds to relocate two of the district’s four fire stations […]
Wisconsin voters approve constitutional amendment that prohibits noncitizen voting
Wisconsin voters have approved a constitutional amendment that prohibits foreign nationals from voting.
Hatcher leads over Dallner in race for District 3 State Representative
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Democrats look to defend Michigan’s open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans
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As the Chicago Cubs evaluate how to improve the roster, starting pitching will likely be part of equation
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Slager leading Walter in race for Indiana State House District 15 seat
State Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville John (Jack) Walter
Mosser leading comfortably in Kane County state’s attorney’s race
Jamie Mosser was leading her Republican rival in her bid for a second term as Kane County’s top prosecutor.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is elected as the state’s governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has been elected the state’s next governor.