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Suburban roundup: Voters come out strong for electricity choice

March 21 at 7:12 a.m.

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 ›

Congressman Bill Foster, one of the Democratic candidates for the 11th congressional district, answers questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board. ((Nancy Stone/ Chicago Tribune) / February 6, 2012)

Former Democratic Rep. Bill Foster clears hurdle in comeback attempt

March 20 at 9:47 p.m.

Former Democratic Rep. Bill Foster cleared his first hurdle tonight in his attempt at political comeback. In the west and southwest suburban 11th District, Foster’s … Read more ›

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Find your local election results

March 20 at 6:21 a.m.

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 ›

Santorum, Romney fight for conservative voters in Illinois

March 17 at 7:29 p.m.

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 ›

Democrats’ new map leads to biggest legislative election in 10 years

March 16 at 7:13 a.m.

Democrats designed a legislative map that puts pressure on suburban Republicans, but the new boundaries also have resulted in Chicago’s biggest House and Senate primary … Read more ›

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich shakes hands Thursday at Lake in the Hills Airport. (Stacey Wescott, Chicago Tribune / March 15, 2012)

Suburban Republican early voting is up only slightly despite presidential race

March 16 at 7:07 a.m.

Despite a closely contested Illinois presidential primary, early voting among suburban Republican voters is up only marginally from four years ago — a sign that … Read more ›

Nearly 300 Illinois municipalities will hold votes in the March 20 election on whether to try to buy cheaper electricity from suppliers other than ComEd. Such programs can save homeowners about $200 a year. (Stacey Wescott, Chicago Tribune / March 7, 2012)

Voters could help scores of suburbs cut electric bills

March 14 at 7:12 a.m.

Rare is the ballot-box initiative that could actually save taxpayers money. But in Tuesday’s primary election, voters in nearly 300 communities and counties across Illinois … Read more ›

Homer Glen residents will have their say on deer culling on March 20

By Alicia Fabbre | March 12 at 12:46 p.m.

Homer Glen residents will have the chance to weigh in at the ballot booth on the issue of deer culling at two Will County forest … Read more ›

Jack Cunningham said he was disappointed with the appellate court’s decision but would continue to run his campaign while waiting for word from the elections board. (HANDOUT / March 8, 2012)

Cunningham again off 11th Congressional District ballot — for now

March 7 at 4:47 p.m.

Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham once again is off the ballot in a west suburban congressional race — at least for now. With the March … Read more ›

Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert won't face a challenger in the 11th Congressional District primary. (Chicago Tribune 2008 / October 15, 2008)

Biggert now unopposed in GOP race

Feb. 2 at 3:07 p.m.

Veteran Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert will not face a March primary challenge in a newly drawn west and south suburban congressional district now that … Read more ›

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