November elections Archives

Libertarians fight to get in congressional races

— June 18, 2020

A chef, a bartender and a male model go into a party — and get the chance to run for office. Seeing an opportunity created by the coronavirus, the Libertarian Party of Illinois is…

Madison County chairman race heats up
— May 6, 2020

First quarter 2020 campaign finance reports, released April 15 by the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE), suggest a tight race for county board chairman continues to build in…
Hultgren, Underwood offer stark contrasts in 14th District race
— October 29, 2018

Incumbent Randy Hultgren says the Nov. 6 14th District congressional election will offer voters a distinct choice. That may have been an understatement. If the Oct. 23 joint appearance…
Obama: Call out the bigots and fear mongers
— September 9, 2018

Despite the daily circus in Washington D.C., former President Barack Obama said he has hope. Receiving the Paul Douglas Award for Ethics in Government from the University of Illinois…

State treasurer candidates bank on experience
— October 30, 2018

Jim Dodge says there is a distinct difference between him and his two opponents in the race for state treasurer. “Both of my competitors have only been in the public sector. My experience…
Pritzker, Rauner stay in attack mode in second debate
— October 8, 2018

Less voices didn’t increase the civility any in the second Illinois gubernatorial debate. In a head-to-head match-up Oct. 3, Democratic hopeful JB Pritzker and Republican incumbent…
Two Lake Co. cities asking voters to adopt home-rule status
— August 30, 2018

The north Lake County municipalities of Winthrop Harbor and Zion are seeking home-rule status through a referendum question being put to voters on the Nov. 6 general election ballot….