Unrelated O'Connors Face Off In Libertyville Township Supervisor Race

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — As you head to the polls this spring election, you are going to want to check your selection closely for one local race. The Libertyville Township Supervisor race has two O'Connors running for its one open seat, and no, they are not related.

Incumbent Kathleen O' Connor has been township supervisor since 2009, and grew up in Libertyville, while Robin O'Connor, a longtime Libertyville resident, has previously served as the Lake County clerk and was a Libertyville Township trustee for 12 years.

The two have been asked frequently if they are sisters while campaigning for the township supervisor race. Some of Robin O'Connor's friends, who have a background in music, have even joked about making a jingle titled, "she's not my sister," the Lake County News-Sun is reporting.

Kathleen O'Connor said that some looking at their ballot may think, without knowing any background on the candidates, there's been some family tension leading to the two O'Connor's running for the same seat.

“...Thankfully that’s not the case. We were just blessed with the same last name," she told the Lake County News-Sun.

This spring's local elections will be held on April 1.

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