Skokie, IL|News|
Skokie Ethics Commission Promises To Start Following Open Meetings Act
Records show village's three-member ethics commission has never properly held public meetings, provided agendas or recorded minutes.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Illinois Election 2022
The latest news and updates about the 2022 General Election in Illinois.
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Gov. Pritzker Signs SAFE-T Act Amendment Expanding 'Detention Net'
Changes to the law ending cash bail in Illinois passed on a party line vote, but the act still faces a legal challenge from prosecutors.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Outgoing State Rep Denyse Stoneback Introduces 'Truth In Politics Act'
Under the proposed bill, making a political statement that's "only partially true" could be punished by up to a year in jail.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker 'Planning' To Be Governor, Bailey To Wait For Sign From God
Gov J.B. Pritzker said the Illinois GOP has been "taken over entirely" by supporters of "the MAGA Republican ideas" and Donald Trump.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Democrats Win Big In Illinois: Pritzker, Duckworth, Raoul Defeat GOP
Democrat "trifecta" in Illinois as the governor's office, state senate and state house went firmly blue on Election Night.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results
Here is a roundup of the results of races Northbrook voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Glenview 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results
Here is a roundup of the results of races Glenview voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results
Here is a roundup of the results of races Deerfield voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results
Here is a roundup of the results of races Buffalo Grove voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights 2022 Unofficial Midterm Election Results
Here is a roundup of the results of races Arlington Heights voters weighed in on for Tuesday's midterm election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
9th District Election Results: US Rep. Jan Schakowsky Projected Winner
The Evanston Democrat easily won a 14th term in the 9th District, whose boundaries snake out to Algonquin after last year's redistricting.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Natalie Manley Expected To Win 98th District Race Over Russell
Republican challenger Donna Russell wanted to restrict illegal immigrants from using state and federal government payments and services.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ventura Expected To Win 43rd State Senate Race Vs. Diane Harris
Voters had to decide between Will County Board member Rachel Ventura or Joliet business owner Diane Harris as their next state senator.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Reilly Expected To Win Will Co. Sheriff: 'I Could Not Be Happier'
According to unofficial Will County vote totals, Jim Reilly had 289 more votes than the Democrat two-term incumbent Mike Kelley.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Conroy Projected To Win Race For DuPage County Board Chairman
Conroy will become the first woman to serve as chairman of the DuPage County Board, according to Chicago Tribune.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Electoral Reform Referendums In The Lead: Skokie Election Results
Three referendums that would shift Skokie to nonpartisan, staggered elections with some district-level trustees are poised to win.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Ranked Choice Voting Approved In Historic Evanston Referendum
Evanston has become the first municipality in Illinois to approve an "instant runoff" voting system for local elections.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
2022 Midterm Election: Giannoulias Leads In Secretary Of State Race
Longtime Secretary of State Jesse White did not run for another term. He took office 24 years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Duckworth Projected Winner For U.S. Senate: AP
Tammy Duckworth is projected to win her second term in office, defeating challenger Kathy Salvi shortly after polls closed in Illinois.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Defeats Bailey, Wins Reelection As Illinois Governor
Gov. J.B. Pritzker secured a second term in office Tuesday. In a victory speech, he took aim at former President Trump and his supporters.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Brad Schneider Defeats Joe Severino In 10th District: Election Results
Schneider appears to have defeated his Republican challenger by a 2:1 margin in the newly redrawn 10th Congressional District.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport District 91 Referendum Projected To Fail: Unofficial Results
1,444 voters voted against the proposition, according to unofficial results.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
D153 Superintendent ‘Humbled’ By Voters’ Support Of Referendum
Homewood District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister said he’s relieved a limiting rate increase question has unofficially passed.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Sudden Surge Of Votes Puts Casten Over Pekau In IL-06 Nail-Biter
Democrat U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is elected to his third term in Congress, AP projects. See the midterm election results for IL-06.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
LHS Debt Service Referendum Projected To Pass: Unofficial Results
5,355 voters voted 'yes' to the proposition from Lemont High School.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Krishnamoorthi Projected Winner In IL 8th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi is projected to win a fourth term Tuesday night, facing a challenge from Republican Chris Dargis.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Illinois Supreme Court Elections: Democrats Seek To Keep Majority
Voters in 12 northern Illinois counties picked a pair new Illinois Supreme Court justices in two rare open seat elections.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Comptroller Likely Wins Second Term
Incumbent Susana A. Mendoza came out ahead in a fight to retain her seat against a county auditor and a retired economics professor.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Underwood Defeats Gryder To Win 3rd Term As IL 14th District Rep
With 93 percent of votes in, unofficial totals show incumbent Lauren Underwood secured 53.7 percent over Scott Gryder's 46.3 percent.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Majority Of Voters Favor District 58 Bond Referendum
A majority of voters Tuesday supported a $179 million bond referendum proposed by Downers Grove Grade School District 58.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Ron Hain Secures Second Term As Kane County Sheriff: Reports
Unofficial vote totals show Hain, a Democrat, led Republic challenger Jeffrey Bodin by more than 21,000 votes.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Majority Of Voters Do Not Support District 41 Bond Referendum
Voters Tuesday weighed in on a $49 million bond referendum proposed by Glen Ellyn School District 41.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Dart Projected Winner In Sheriff Race: 2022 Illinois Election Results
Incumbent Tom Dart (D) expected to become the longest serving Cook County Sheriff ever with a Tuesday night victory.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Foster Declares Victory, Lauf Concedes In 11th District Race
Incumbent Rep. Bill Foster declared victory over challenger Catalina Lauf Tuesday night in the race for Illinois's 11th District.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
John Idleburg Wins Lake Co. Sheriff's Race: Unofficial Results
Sheriff John Idleburg has defeated Republican challenger Mark Vice, a longtime deputy with the sheriff's office.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Frerichs Defeats Demmer In Illinois Treasurer Race: Reports
Democratic incumbent Michael Frerichs handily defeated challenger Rep. Thomas Demmer, a Republican, with 2,009,698 votes.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood-Flossmoor Election Guide 2022: Polls Open Tuesday
Not sure of your polling place? Find out where to go in Homewood-Flossmoor and when for the Nov. 8 election.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Election Guide 2022: Polls Open Tuesday
Not sure of your polling place? Find out where to go in Oak Forest to cast your vote in the Nov. 8 election.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
43rd District Election: Rachel Ventura vs Diane Harris
County Board Democrat Rachel Ventura pulled ahead of incumbent Eric Mattson by more than 1,500 votes in the June 28 Illinois Primary.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
98th District Election: Natalie Manley vs Donna Russell
Republican challenger Donna Russell wants to restrict illegal immigrants from using state and federal government payments and services.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
