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La Salle County Clerk Lori Bongartz predicted an election turn out of about 20% to 21% — that fell short. However, turnout was much better in Bureau County.
New members were elected to both the Ottawa High and Streator High boards on Tuesday night.
Incumbent Joe Scarbeary and newcomer Matt McMullen were elected to seats on the Streator City Council.
Mark Actis held a narrow lead late Tuesday in his bid to unseat Michael Hall as mayor of Earlville.
At the conclusion of Tuesday night’s totals, Sheridan trustee Joseph “Jay” Waldvogel had a commanding lead over Marlene Woodward in the race for Sheridan village president with 112 votes to Woodward’s 62.
Utica Mayor David Stewart appears headed to reelection after taking three-quarters of Tuesday’s in-person voting, even with early and absentee votes still to be counted.
Now the polls are closed, it will be at least an hour or so before we see the first results come in. Here's what our staff is watching tonight.