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So far, sitting Democratic state representatives and Lake County officeholders have retained their posts in all contested races.
The race between Highland Park Democrat Eric Rinehart and Lake Bluff Republican has been one of the fiercest of this election season.
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider was projected to win over challenger Jim Carris by the Associated Press.
The Evanston Democrat, 80, fended off a challenge from 27-year-old Skokie Republican Seth Cohen in the 9th Congressional District.
Voters overwhelmingly back new a new tax for a township mental health board and an update to City Council eligibility rules.
Local voters overwhelmingly backed new local authority for the village of Glencoe and funding for major park district improvement.
Park district officials' proposed tax increase to fund parks and recreation center upgrades failed after 62 percent voted no.
Residents of a town that has had just 3 mayors in the past 60 years decided it's time to impose term limits.
Illinois Report Card: District 65 has one administrator for every 90.4 students, compared to an average of 135.7 students per administrator
As seven out of 10 voters reject the proposal, village trustees consider alternate approaches to address the reconstruction of Happ Road.
The race between Highland Park Democrat Eric Rinehart and Lake Bluff Republican has been one of the fiercest of this election season.
City and township residents are voting on proposals for a mental health tax and changes to City Council eligibility rules.
Village officials will gain authority if the home rule referendum is approved. Separately, the park district aims to borrow $14.7 million.
If approved by voters in the approximately 2,400-person park district, the tax increase would support major park and trail enhancements.
Village residents are voting on whether to limit elected officials to three terms each as mayor, trustee or clerk.
Schneider touts his legislative record and growing influence in the House, while Carris promises fiscal discipline if elected.
The Evanston Democrat, 80, faces Seth Cohen, a 27-year-old Republican veteran and nonprofit co-founder, in the 9th Congressional District.
New congressional report slams Northwestern administrators for “shocking concessions" with protestors, failing to protect Jewish students.
Evanston voters will determine a few contested statehouse races, pick a new top county prosecutor and weigh in on non-binding referendums.
Skokie voters will consider term limits for elected officials, pick a new top prosecutor and determine a few contested statehouse races.