Election

DeKalb voters took to the polls Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor, a race between an incumbent, an alderman, a Northern Illinois University instructor and an NIU staffer. Follow throughout the night for updates

Early returns indicate Chris Gilmartin leads the six-way race for seats on the Downers Grove Village Council

Incumbents are leading the race for the election on the boards for Joliet Township High School District 204  and Joliet Public Schools District 86.

Zdunich, backed with mayor's endorsement, running fourth.

Steve Dowd has retained his Rock Falls City Council 3rd Ward seat, winning reelection over challengers Austin Zink and Mary McNeill.

DeKalb residents on Tuesday chose their preferred candidate to represent Ward 2 on the City Council: between incumbent Barbara Larson or local tourism businessman Michael Embrey. Check back for updates

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

DeKalb residents were asked to choose their preferred District 428 school board candidates Tuesday, in a race that has the potential to reshape the board’s makeup. No members sought reelection. Check back for updates.

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 this week in Grundy County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in DeKalb County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

While the votes are being tabulated, here are five things we’re most looking forward to learning tonight,

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.

Voters this week in Kane County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, who is running for reelection, and his supporters gathered Tuesday at Faranda's Banquets for an election night watch party.

Voters this week in Kendall County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in La Salle and Bureau counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Kankakee County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Annette Parker, Will County clerk, said late afternoon on Tuesday that Election Day ran smoothly overall.

On what has historically been a slow Election Day, election judges in DeKalb said more people showed up at the polls by mid-afternoon Tuesday than they expected.

It's Election Day in DeKalb County. Polls are open until 7 p.m., and feature many contested races including for mayor, council or township trustee, school or park board seats. Here are some races the Daily Chronicle news team is watching today

Voter turnout was solid, if not spectacular, in La Salle-Peru thanks to contested mayoral races. Outside L-P, however, foot traffic at the polls was spotty, at best.

Voters cast their ballots Tuesday, Election Day, at the polling place in Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb.

Check out photos on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and Utica as voters head to the polls during the consolidated election.

Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham reminded Kane County voters that they can vote at any Election Day polling location for Tuesday’s Consolidated Election.

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, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Come to The Herald-News for election night coverage and updates on the races Tuesday after the polls close.

Will County State's Attorney official says candidate Tim O'Neil has felony conviction that bars him from holding elected office.

Election judges in Dixon and Sterling saw low voter numbers as of noon Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

LeShae Hudson: In my experience, the best way the district can improve reading and English proficiency and test state scores is bridging the gap between school life and home life

Tammy Sarver: We need to have serious discussions about the repercussions of unchecked and irresponsible building and development upon the natural environment

Rob Roe: The Village must maintain a balanced budget and their incredible bond rating to ensure real estate taxes do not increase

Thomas Cawthorne: Parking and traffic will always be a hot button topic. I believe that the recommendations made in the Guiding DG long range comprehensive study will assist in helping alleviate some of those concerns.

Christ Gilmartin, running for Downers Grove Village Commissioner: From utilizing AI to make our streets safer to modernizing administrative processes, technology can help us serve residents faster, reduce costs, and stay competitive

Paul Drabik: One of my main concerns is the governance and bureaucracy of the Downers Grove Library

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

Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

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

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

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

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.

The 2025 election has arrived as voters are being asked to make their decisions regarding the candidates seeking local municipal and school board offices.

Glenda Wright-McCullum, a candidate for Joliet City Council, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about why she should be elected to the city council and her vision for Joliet.