Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Lester A. Ottenheimer, III: Candidate For Buffalo Grove Trustee
Ottenheimer, a current Village of Buffalo Grove Trustee, has been an attorney for 40 years.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Illinois Election 2021
The latest news and updates about 2021 municipal elections in Illinois.
Highland Park, IL|News|
Park District Of Highland Park Board Candidate: Joe Peddle
The former owner of an event and disaster power temperature control business was involved in the restoration of Stupey Cabin.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
New COVID-19 Cases See Slight Weekly Decrease In Buffalo Grove
There have been 3,013 coronavirus cases in Buffalo Grove since the pandemic began, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Andres Tapia: Candidate For Highland Park City Council
The housing commissioner and global diversity and inclusion strategist is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Daniel Biss: Candidate For Evanston Mayor
The former state senator and candidate for governor is now a clean energy campaign consultant.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Jackson Paller: Candidate For Evanston City Clerk
Paller is running as a write-in candidate in Tuesday's primary election.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Misty Witenberg: Candidate For Evanston City Clerk
Witenberg is running as a write-in candidate in Tuesday's primary election.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Yumi Ross: Candidate For Highland Park City Council
The architect and North Shore School District 112 board member is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Jonathan Nieuwsma: Candidate For 4th Ward Alderman
Nieuwsma is the head of a renewable energy consulting firm and founding member of the Evanston Development Cooperative.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Mayoral Candidates Debate Ahead Of Primary Election
Hear from the three candidates competing to be Evanston's next mayor: Daniel Biss, Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Hopeful Silent On Black Lives Matter
Council candidate says police violated his rights, but won't discuss the rights of others.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
White Alderman Apologizes For Calling Black Opponent 'Very Scary'
Ald. Ann Rainey faced condemnation from both residents and candidates over remarks about City Clerk Devon Reid during a candidate forum.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Early Voting Starts Feb. 25 In DuPage County
See where and when you can vote early in DuPage County.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Only Competition In La Grange Election Disappears
Candidate withdraws from race, citing unexpected work and family obligations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Could Have Handled Pandemic 'Much Better': Board Member
Official says the district should acknowledge just one case of virus transmission was found to have occurred in local schools.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Early Voting In Oswego Starts Feb. 25: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the Office of the Kendall County Clerk starting Feb. 25 for the April consolidated election.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Voters Must Apply For Mail-In Ballots For 2021 Elections
Kane County mailed applications to more than 200,000 registered voters in 2020 due to the coronavirus, but that will not continue in 2021.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Fire District To Seek Voter Approval For Property Tax Hike
The district estimates the increase in property taxes for the average homeowner will be under $75.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Mayoral Candidates Respond To Questions
Patch submits questionnaires to the three candidates for mayor.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Odd Turns In Debate Over Darien Candidate
Online chatter involves a falsely named duo. Meanwhile, the candidate accuses Patch reporter of lying.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Objection Against Argoudelis' Mayoral Petition Overruled
John Argoudelis said this was orchestrated by his contender Margie Bonuchi to run unopposed "to protect her institutional power."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Candidate Under Investigation In 2019 Shooting: Police
Resident filed a complaint alleging police misconduct, but the police determined it was unfounded.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Argoudelis May Be Booted From Ballot
John Argoudelis said the objection is baseless and contender Margie Bonuchi is "desperately seeking to deny the voters a choice in April."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Mayor Beats Back Challenge To Candidacy
Electoral board rules on a resident's objection to the mayor's petition.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
7 File Petitions For Seats On The Plainfield Village Board
John Argoudelis, former Plainfield Township Supervisor, will run for village president against current trustee Margie Bonuchi.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Judge Reverses Evanston Electoral Board, Removes 2 Candidates
Siding with a pair of objectors, a Cook County judge Wednesday blocked two aldermanic candidates from appearing on the April 6 ballot.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Mayor To Run Unopposed For His Fourth Term
Mayor John Noak said for him, the highlights of 2020 "were the residents of Romeoville and the hope that brought us together."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Township Park District Candidate Removed From Ballot
Some signatures collected by Pamela A. Covington for her petition were from people who aren't registered to vote in the district.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fountaindale Library District Candidate Booted From Ballot
Some signatures on Sinatra Strong's petition were considered invalid as the pages did not mention which office he was running for.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Early Voting For 2021 Primary Starts Thursday In Kane County
Residents can visit the Kane County Clerk's offices in Geneva and Aurora to cast their early votes ahead of the Feb. 23 primary.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Rep. Chris Welch Succeeds Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
The west suburban Democrat became the first Black speaker in the 202-year history of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Racist Zoom-Bomber Threatens Candidate For Evanston City Council
Carolyn Murray, a candidate for 5th Ward alderman, was targeted with racist death threats during a Democratic Party of Evanston event.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Mike Madigan Suspends Campaign For 19th Term As House Speaker
"This is not a withdrawal," Madigan said, a day after falling nine votes short in a closed-door vote among House Democrats.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Longtime La Grange Official Says Why He's Not Running
Trustee says he recruited a candidate who would be voice for flood-prone areas.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Resident's Name Removed From April 6 Election Ballot
For her petition, Stephanie Saldana got signatures from residents who live outside the White Oak Library District boundary.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Mayor's Election Petition Challenged
Resident points to errors that he says warrant the mayor's removal as a candidate.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Blue Goose Market CEO Cleared To Run For St. Charles City Council
Blue Goose Market chief Paul Lencioni's campaign faced an early challenge due to the store’s liquor license.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Mostly Uncontested Elections In Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield
The race for New Trier High School board is the only local contest with challenges to candidates backed by local caucus parties.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Several Competitive Races On April Ballot In Wilmette, Kenilworth
Find out who's running for local village, school, library and park district boards in upcoming elections.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Liquor License Could Keep Blue Goose Market CEO From City Council
The leader of St. Charles’ Blue Goose Market is facing an early challenge to his campaign due to the store’s liquor license.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
