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Northern Cook voters bring back some old, bring in some new

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 5, 2017

New Trier denies independents, Morton Grove is all 'Action,' and Maine struggles to decide in Tuesday's elections.

New Trier independents suffer defeat

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 4, 2017

Independent candidates seeking election as trustees in the New Trier Township suffered a significant defeat at the hands of New Trier Economy Party candidates.

LaPlaca narrowly loses Hinsdale Village President bid to Cauley

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 4, 2017

In a race decided by a difference of 111 votes, Laura LaPlaca, a village trustee, lost her bid for Hinsdale Village President to incumbent Thomas Cauley Jr. The final vote count left Cauley with 1,598 votes, compared to LaPlaca’s 1,487 votes.

Maine Township Republican Unity Slate pushing hard to reach voters

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 20, 2017

The Maine Township Republican Unity Slate has been pushing hard to turn out the vote in the April 4 election for its candidates

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.