Election

Newcomer Bradley Hoey has been elected to the DeKalb City Clerk’s Office by a wide vote margin, unofficial write-in results released Thursday show.

Johnsburg's Pistakee Yacht Club and the village sued each other over a boat storage dispute. Post-election, with two incumbents trailing, will the legal fight be resolved?

Voters in the White Oak Library District gave narrow approval to a tax increase in Tuesday's election, passing the referendum by just over 100 votes.

The Grafton Township Board has been run by Republicans for years. But Tuesday, three of four seats went to the Democrats. School District 158, also Huntley-based, also saw a shift in this election.

First-time Joliet City Council candidate Juan Moreno was making a strong bid for election, running second in the race for three council seats.

Cohen Barnes is the first DeKalb mayor in 32 years to secure a consecutive term in office, unofficial election results show. "It's a real privilege," Barnes said Wednesday of his reelection.

One newcomer has unseated a 12-year incumbent to nab a spot on the Sycamore School District 427 school board, if unofficial election results hold.

The only competitive race in Sycamore city government saw incumbent Virginia Sherrod likely secure reelection to Sycamore City Council’s 4th Ward, if results hold. The city reported a 13% voter turnout.

Voters will decide between Guerrero, Boisdorf and incumbent Morales.

Manteno Freedom Party candidate Annette LaMore defeated Manteno Choice Party candidate for mayor.

The hottest race in Nunda Township Tuesday was for the highway commissioner job. Incumbent “Iron Mike” Lesperance was losing to his challenger, Township Trustee Rob Parrish.

Cortland incumbent Mayor Mark Pietrowski completed a successful reelection bid Tuesday against challenger Douglas Corson, unofficial results show.

Only one incumbent ran for school board in both Crystal Lake-based school districts 47 and 155. How did they do and who else prevailed at the ballot box.

Incumbent Mary Hess has won her reelection bid for DeKalb Township Supervisor, if unofficial election results hold.

Voters elected four newcomers to the DeKalb school board, including three to serve full terms. Nicholas Atwood, Jose Jaques and Kristin Bailey were the top vote-getters, earning seats if unofficial election results hold.

Incumbent aldermen in three wards won their challenged races in the Lockport City Council race on April 1.

The TALK-LINE interview for April 2 featured Dixon Telegraph/Sterling Gazette Editor Charlene Bielema and reporter Brandon Clark from Shaw Local News discussing the recent consolidated election results.

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

Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Barbara Larson won reelection to the DeKalb City Council on Tuesday, grabbing 68% of the vote over opponent Michael Embrey, if unofficial results hold.

A Joliet Junior College board trustee has appeared to have survived her reelection bid after fellow trustees censured her 15 times since 2024 and released a report a month before the election that claimed she harassed the college president.

Jeff Keast, currently a trustee and member of the Bourbonnais Citizens Party, defeated People’s Choice Party candidate David Zinanni in the mayoral contest.

Plainfield Village President John F. Argoudelis and Crest Hill Mayor Raymond Soliman each won another term based on the unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.

Write-in votes and outstanding mail-in ballots in McHenry County local elections might not be counted until April 15.

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.

The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed challenger

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.

Ballots cast across Kankakee County decided numerous local contests on Tuesday.

If unofficial results hold, Cohen Barnes has secured a second term as DeKalb Mayor, according to vote tallies reported Tuesday night. Check back for updates.

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.

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

While Glen Ellyn picked a new village president Tuesday, voters in several other DuPage County towns were in an anti-incumbent mood.

See which candidates won and lost in school board elections throughout Kankakee County, including contested races in Kankakee, Bourbonnais, BBCHS, St. Anne and Manteno school districts.

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

Cary's mayor of 12 years, Mark Kownick, appears to be on the path toward another term as he polls ahead of challenger and local business owner Randy Scott.

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

Voters were yes and no on various referendum questions Tuesday night.

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

A slate of candidates is leading in the race for seats on the Community High School District 99 Board of Education

Reuter received 905 votes to challenger Cameron Magne’s 341, according to Tuesday, April 1, 2025, unofficial election results.

Jeff Keast will be changing titles as a member of the Bourbonnais village government.

According to unofficial election results, Jim Wise has been reelected to his seat, while newcomer Allen Przysucha was elected to the council by unseating current alderwoman Kaitlyn Ekquist.

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.

According to unofficial vote totals, the measure passed with 55% approval on a vote count of 3,667 yes votes to 2907 no votes.

Marshall Doane was elected Tuesday to the 2nd Ward seat that has been held by Brian Snow for the past 20 years, according to unofficial election results.

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

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

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 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.

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