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Candidates for Elmhurst’s April 2, 2019 Election
Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election
Today, Tuesday March 5th, is the last day to register to vote in the elections on April 2, 2019. If you aren't registered to vote, you can click here to register online. Not sure whether you're registered in DuPage County? Look up your registration status at this link. This site also offers a sample ballot … Continue reading Last Day to Register for the April 2 Election
Lessons from Nybo’s Stunning Loss: A Look at the Precinct Map
Both Nybo and Mazzochi had to pull significant support from voters who backed Democrats elsewhere on the ballot. Mazzochi, thanks to the favorable shape of her district, simply needed fewer of them.
Mapping the Decline of the GOP in DuPage County
Last November marked the first time in the county’s history that more voters identified as Democrats than Republicans all the way down the ballot.
How To Botch Your Stand for Racial Justice
Through clumsiness and hubris, Stava-Murray has turned a crucial issue with life or death consequences into a laugh line, complicating future efforts to achieve racial justice in Chicago.
Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in DuPage
Here are a few of the events around the area commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oberweis Threatens to Run for Congress
The 14th is likely to attract some solid Republican competition, but Oberweis’ threat to pursue that seat darkens Republican odds significantly.
Will Chicago Pursue a Commuter Tax?
Chicago isn’t going to implement a commuter tax. Raising the subject is good electoral politics by Daley and nothing more. However, the discussion it stirs could be healthy as the region moves on to tackle transit and infrastructure challenges.
New Suburban Legislators Sworn In
A new freshman class of lawmakers from the Chicago suburbs took their seats in Springfield yesterday. Among them was one Democrat, Anne Stava-Murray, who refused to vote to re-elect Madigan as House Speaker. The Daily Herald today featured summaries of their ambitions for the session.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Meeting in Elmhurst
Local CCL members scored a promising victory last fall. After a long campaign to get a climate change resolution on the ballot, voters in York and Lyons Townships both approved the resolution by more than 3/4 margin.
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