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Michael Hastings receives congratulations from Teachers' Association President Carrie Cox after Wednesday's D230 board meeting. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

State senate candidate Hastings could step down from D230 board in January

By Jeff Vorva | March 22 at 12:37 p.m.

Michael Hastings is halfway to a state Senate seat and if he wins it, he said he would vacate his seat on the Consolidated High … Read more ›

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 ›

Homer Glen residents say nay to deer culling, Palos referendum squeaks by

By Jeff Vorva | March 20 at 9:18 p.m.

Homer Glen voters, by a 2-to-1 margin, said they oppose deer culling in local forest preserves in unofficial results in Tuesday’s advisory referendum on Will County’s culling … Read more ›

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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 ›

Will County executive the only county-wide candidate with a challenger

By Alicia Fabbre | March 16 at 4:10 p.m.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh will be the only candidate for a county-wide office to face a challenger in Tuesday’s primary. Incumbent Walsh, a Democrat … 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 ›

State senate candidate denies allegation of faking endorsements

By Jeff Vorva | March 14 at 5:23 p.m.

Democratic state Senate candidate Greg Hannon denied allegations from opponent Mike Hastings that he faked endorsements from churches in the 19th district. Hastings said in … Read more ›

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