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Domestic battery details surface of Dem nominee for Illinois lietenant governor Scott Lee Cohen
CHICAGO — The apparent Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor, Scott Lee Cohen, was accused of swinging a knife and scarring a woman in 2005 – a woman who had…
Walsh to face Bean in 8th district
In recent weeks, whenever Republican Joe Walsh (pictured at right) spoke publicly about his bid for the suburban 8th congressional district seat, he opened with the same remarks. “I feel…
Illinois recounts couldn’t start for at least a month
SPRINGFIELD — The close race for governor for both Republicans and Democrats has already sparked talk of recounts. But that process can’t even begin for another month, state election officials…
Local voter turnout was “poor,” county clerk says
About 18 percent of registered McHenry County voters made their way to local polling places Tuesday. The general primary election turnout was “poor,” McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schultz said. “It’s…
Swarthout gets nod in sanitary district
Incumbent James Swarthout is one step closer to spending four more years on the North Shore Sanitary District board. Swarthout, the former Lake Forest mayor, took home the Republican primary…
Preckwinkle defeats Stroger in Cook County board president primary
Chicago Alderman Toni Preckwinkle declared victory in the Democratic race for Cook County president Tuesday as voters sent a strong and unmistakable anti-tax message to incumbent Todd Stroger. “This victory…
Officials say Illinois voter turnout lower than past
CHICAGO (AP) — The polls have closed in Illinois’ primary election. The Illinois Board of Elections says turnout is lower than previous years. Board of Elections spokesman Mark Greben says…
Illinois primary election results; Kirk versus Giannoulias for senate seat
The stage is now set in President Obama’s adopted home state of Illinois for some actual bipartisan competition for the Senate seat he used to occupy himself. Bye-bye, Burris, as…
Small turnout expected for today’s big stake’s election
DECATUR - Voters who think their ballots don’t matter could be sorely mistaken in today’s primary election. Mix the high number of candidates with the short campaign season and experts…
Short campaign season closes with Tuesday’s primary
DECATUR — Voters who think their ballots don’t matter could be sorely mistaken in Tuesday’s primary election. Mix the high number of candidates with the short campaign season and experts…