brightcove.createExperiences(); The first debate of a nationally significant congressional contest saw Republican Rep. Joe Walsh come out in favor of allowing federal student loan interest … Read more › 1 comment
Elections
Chicago suburban races, referendums
A significant majority of nearly 300 municipalities and counties approved referendum measures Tuesday that will allow officials to negotiate electricity rates with alternative suppliers in … Read more ›
Arlington Heights voters reject $48 million bond for park renovations
Arlington Heights voters narrowly rejected a $48 million park bond referendum Tuesday, leaving the Park District to find other ways to improve parks. With 61 … Read more ›
Polls close, results on the way
Polls across the Chicago suburbs are closing as election officials begin reporting results. Polls closed at 7 p.m., with final stragglers in line still allowed … Read more ›
Find your local election results
Chicago Tribune reporters along with TribLocal staff are pulling elections results together, so please click here for the latest coverage. Be sure to follow us … Read more ›
Polls open in Arlington Heights
The polls are open for primary elections. The polls opened at 6 a.m. at more than 30 locations in Arlington Heights and will close at … Read more ›
Santorum, Romney fight for conservative voters in Illinois
In a battle for conservative voters, Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney focused today on Downstate Illinois, far from the biggest media market … Read more ›
Presidential campaign takes center stage in Chicago area today
The Illinois Republican presidential primary campaign will become more high-profile Friday with the first appearances of Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum in the suburbs. Romney … Read more ›
Volunteers scramble for Gingrich, Santorum visits
The Daily Herald reports: Presidential candidates are well aware that election campaigns are ever-changing works-in-progress, but when it comes to arranging specific site visits like … Read more ›
Lake County state’s attorney candidates promise public confidence after controversy
For the first time in two decades, the top prosecutor’s job is open in Lake County, attracting a slew of candidates who promise to restore … Read more ›
