Wayne Jett toasted what appears to be a sizable victory in Tuesday's local election for McHenry mayor. Though results remain unofficial, Jett appears to have handily won a third term, fending off a challenge by Ald. Chris Bassi, whose term on the City Council continues. Jett and his supporters celebrated at The Vixen in downtown McHenry.

McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett has declared victory at the polls Tuesday though votes are still being reported.

In the Huntley Community School District 158 race, candidates endorsed by the teachers union and a grassroots organization are leading.

Hebron Village President Robert Shelton appears to have lost his seat to Steve Morris, with Shelton in third place in unofficial results.

Huntley Village President Tim Hoeft appears to be on track for a second term, seeming to have fended off a challenge from Trustee John Piwko.

McHenry County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to cast their ballots in the 2025 Consolidated Election.

In McHenry County, turnout in Tuesday’s local election has surpassed 2021 and 2023 totals, though it’s still expected that fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters will have cast ballots.

Voters in the McHenry County are selecting hundreds of local municipal leaders in the election that ended Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as results come in.

It's election day for mayors, city councils, school boards, townships and other local offices. Polls are open until 7 p.m. and there's still time to register.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

A self-described nonpartisan group is backing candidates in the Huntley District 158 school board races. Their endorsements indicate they want to steer the board toward a new path after a slate that opposed COVID rules gained a majority.

A question has been raised about whether a candidate for Bull Valley Village Board is eligible because of how long he's lived in the village.

"Iron Mike" Lesperance, who has been Nunda Township's highway commissioner for the past 12 years, is battling current Township Trustee Rob Parrish for the seat.

Huntley 158 school board candidates have weighed in on social issues the board has waded through.

Read the transcript from the Woodstock City Council candidates forum for their full thoughts on how they would improve the city