Voters in Calumet City, Dolton, Lynwood and Riverdale cast votes Tuesday for nominees for mayor, clerk and board/council seats.
Voters head to the polls to choose mayor, board and council member nominees
Category: Elections
Search for next US attorney in Chicago underway, again, in dramatically changed landscape
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, a Peoria Republican, announced in a news release Tuesday that he is leading the search for potential nominees to give to President Donald Trump, who’s ultimate selection for the plumb job would then go through a confirmation process in the U.S. Senate.
Indiana legislative session 2025 halfway point: A look at bills that advanced, died
Bills about the Indiana-Illinois border, Gary paying back casino fees and immigration have advanced, while an early voting bill, abortion bills and a Crown Point food and beverage tax have died — at least for the moment — as the Indiana 2025 legislative session reached the halfway mark. Both chambers of the legislature met Thursday […]
Germany’s Friedrich Merz claims victory for his conservatives as the far right is projected to finish 2nd
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed.
Will County judge to decide if one of four candidates removed by clerk should be reinstated
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan will rule whether Joliet Township supervisor candidate Cesar Guerrero should be on ballot.
Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won Gary’s Fourth District seat in a Wednesday night caucus against Shanita Starks.
Waukegan Democratic mayoral primary features a 2021 rematch between Cunningham, Rivera
MVoters will decide whether to give Cunningham or Rivera their party’s nomination to become Waukegan’s mayor in the Democratic primary election on Feb. 25, with the winner advancing to what will be a four-way race for the job in the April 1 general election.
Homer Township Reset slate challenges Freedom Caucus incumbents in Republican Primary
Homer Township Supervisor Steven Balich’s Freedom Caucus slate faces Homer Glen Trustee Susanna Steilen’s Homer Township Reset.
Calumet City candidates prepare for divisive Feb. 25 Democratic primary
Calumet City 6th Ward Ald. James Patton and his slate challenge Mayor Thaddeus Jones and his candidates in the Democratic primary.
Will County election disputes may be decided in court
Two township candidates and an Aurora aldermanic candidate hope to be on ballot, but Will County Clerk Annette Park says too late.