Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Sheriff Candidate Questionnaire: John Idleburg
Idleburg, a Democrat, shares his views on public safety, staffing, the SAFE-T Act, immigration enforcement and other issues.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Illinois Election 2026
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Township Voters To Decide Garbage Collection Referendum
The Nov. 3 ballot question would give the township authority to contract for garbage, recycling and composting services.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Sheriff Candidate Questionnaire: Roman Buchberger
Republican Roman Buchberger shares his views on public safety, staffing, the SAFE-T Act, immigration enforcement and other issues.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Ex-Western Springs GOP Lawmaker Endorses Pritzker
The former legislator led the House Republicans for a decade. He called the GOP hopeful a "right-wing evangelist."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Lockport Library For Nov. 3 General Election
Ballot envelopes in the drop boxes are collected daily and returned to the Will County Clerk's Office for processing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Anti-Trump Group Plans Western Springs Event
Group encourages early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The event is set for the village's Tower Green.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
'Do Not Leave Our Schools Behind': Union Urges Pritzker To Reject Vouchers
Stacy Davis Gates is calling for more public school funding as the Trump administration released proposed scholarship tax credit rules.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Use Of Western Springs Cop Uniform Draws Complaint
A former officer is pictured wearing the uniform in campaign promotions for DuPage County sheriff.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Sheriff Hopeful's Uniform In Ads Draws Complaint Of Misappropriating Property
The candidate said he violated no rules. A watchdog has filed similar complaints against other candidates.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Frankfort Library For Nov. 3 General Election
Ballot envelopes in the drop boxes are collected daily and returned to the Will County Clerk's Office for processing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Fountaindale Library For Nov. 3 General Election
Ballot envelopes in the drop boxes are collected daily and returned to the Will County Clerk's Office for processing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
League Of Women Voters Host Info Sessions For $115M MVCC Technical Career Program Referendum
Learn more about the Nov. 3 referendum to expand technical career programs at the Oak Lawn and Palos Heights libraries, Oct. 10 and Oct. 24.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Protect Your 'Vote-By-Mail' Ballot In The Nov. 3 Midterm Election: Letter
The League of Women Voters Palos-Orland area recommends you put your ballot in the U.S. mail by Oct. 20 ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Voters To Decide On 1% School Sales Tax
Proposed tax would fund school building projects, bonds, security and mental health professionals
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Will County Sample Ballots Now Available Online
The sample ballots will show your races, candidates and other contests that you will vote for.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
D113A Referendum Q&A: Superintendent Talks Rate Increase, Plans For 40 New Classrooms
Voters will be asked to approve a limiting rate increase to fund expansions at all four schools. Here's how much it would cost taxpayers.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Early Voting Starts Thursday: See Locations, Hours
Countywide early voting begins Oct. 19, with evening and weekend hours available at several locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Sheriff Hopefuls To Keep Flock Cameras, With Controls
One candidate, meanwhile, criticized the sheriff's office on another issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: Locations, Hours
More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: See Locations, Hours
Countywide early voting begins Oct. 19, with evening and weekend hours available at several locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
$282.5M District 303 Referendum Heads To St. Charles Voters
The Nov. 3 ballot question would fund school repairs, additions, accessibility upgrades, CTE space and a new St. Charles North field house.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Trump Endorses Darren Bailey In Illinois Governor's Race
The president praised Bailey while criticizing Gov. JB Pritzker as the November rematch takes shape.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
1 Year After Operation Midway Blitz, Pritzker, IL Democrats Renew Calls For Accountability
Illinois leaders are marking the anniversary with new scrutiny of the federal immigration operation and its impact.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Citizens For Glenview Seeks Village Board Candidates For 2027 Election
Three Glenview Village Board trustee positions, each carrying a four-year term, will be on the April 2027 ballot.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
9th Congressional District Candidates To Appear At Upcoming League Of Women Voters Candidate Forum
The free public forum at the Skokie Public Library will feature Daniel Biss and John Elleson.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
District 300 $355.5M School Bond Referendum Set For November Ballot
Voters will decide Nov. 3 on funding for more than 20 projects, safety upgrades, school additions and a new career center
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Supreme Court Ruling Puts Illinois' Mail Ballot Rules In Flux
Illinois filed a new challenge to USPS mail-ballot rules Wednesday as officials prepare for the Nov. 3 midterms.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker Blasts Supreme Court Ruling On Trump's Mail-In Voting Order
The governor said Illinois will keep administering elections while fighting what he called attacks on voting rights.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Bailey Says He'd Suspend Illinois Gas Tax For 6 Months As Governor
The Republican nominee's gas-tax pledge follows a plan to stop the toll hike and eventually eliminate Illinois tolls.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
IL House Candidate Urges Crackdown On Panhandling Involving Children In Skokie
At Monday's Skokie Village Board meeting, Jim Geldermann called for action on panhandling cases involving children.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Bailey Campaign To Donate Money From Registered Sex Offender: Report
The Republican nominee's campaign said it was unaware of the Rockford pastor's criminal history, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Pritzker Signs Buffalo Grove Senator's Bill Expanding Domestic Violence Protections
State Sen. Adriane Johnson's new law targets digital harassment, tracking and other technology-facilitated abuse.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
3 Republicans Launch Campaigns For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board
Michelle Pennington, Timothy Rueckert and Jill Shestokas are seeking three countywide seats on the nine-member board in the Nov. 3 election.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Biss To Resign As Evanston Mayor In October Amid Congress Bid
Daniel Biss said the timing is meant to ensure Evanston voters choose his successor in a special election next spring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Shelter CEO To Step Down Amid State Senate Run
Carina H. Santa Maria, an Arlington Heights trustee and candidate for Illinois State Senate, will transition from her role in September.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Official Wears Government Name Pin To Democratic Fundraiser
She is among several area elected officials who have done the same thing lately.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Bailey Regrets Calling Chicago 'Hellhole' In New Video: IL Gubernatorial Election 2026
The Republican nominee for governor infamously characterized the city during his last run for the state's top spot four years ago.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker Tells Voters To Push ICE Agents 'Out Of The Way' At Polls: IL Gubernatorial Election 2026
Republican candidate Darren Bailey, who has yet to be endorsed by President Trump, blames his opponent for federal agents being needed.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Official Admits 'Rookie Mistake' On Facebook
She promoted her campaign several times on her official Facebook page.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Suburban Mayor Takes $635K From Village Vendors
He has run unopposed for years, but the donations keep rolling in.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
