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Solverson prevails over Roberts in First Circuit race

Jackson County voters saw few contested races on Tuesday's primary ballot, although they still turned out in part to weigh in on a lively judicial race.
Carbondale Times Mar 21, 2018 8:24 AM
Schools push for election reimbursement

The Illinois Association of School Boards is pursuing legislation that would require local election agencies to pay any costs incurred by school districts when a school is used as a polling place. Officials from Indian Prairie Unit District 204 -- which has dozens of schools in Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook -- championed the proposal at a recent gathering of association delegates, claiming they spend about $10,000 each election on security at schools when students are present.
By Jake Griffin Dec 6, 2017 11:22 AM
School boards push for election reimbursement But Harrisburg member opposes proposal

The Illinois Association of School Boards is pursuing legislation that would require local election agencies to pay any costs incurred by school districts when a school is used as a polling place. Officials from Indian Prairie Unit District 204 -- which has dozens of schools in Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook -- championed the proposal at a recent gathering of association delegates, claiming they spend about $10,000 each election on security at schools when students are present.
By Jake Griffin Dec 6, 2017 11:24 AM
Natalie Phelps Finnie named 118th District state representative

Democratic leaders representing the 118th Legislative District on Wednesday appointed Natalie Phelps Finnie to succeed state Rep. Brandon Phelps and finish his term. She is Brandon Phelps' cousin and the daughter of former Congressman David Phelps of Eldorado.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Sep 6, 2017 2:48 PM
Election yields one new Harrisburg school board member

A political newcomer took one of two in-city Harrisburg Unit 3 School Board seats Tuesday night, while both out-of-city-limits incumbents kept their positions.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Apr 5, 2017 4:53 PM
Saline County election results

Unofficial totals of all races other than Harrisburg School Board and Carrier Mills mayor
STAFF REPORT Apr 5, 2017 10:49 PM
Voter turnout stunningly low for consolidated election

SALINE COUNTY -- Turnout for consolidated elections traditionally is low, but Tuesday's election saw only about 1 in 5 registered voters at the polls, Saline County Clerk Kim Buchanan said.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Apr 6, 2017 5:00 AM
Six compete for four seats on Unit 3 Board

HARRISBURG -- Three candidates from the incorporated area of the community are running for two seats on the Harrisburg Community Unit 3 School Board. They include: Jonathan Russell and incumbents Billy Smith and Michele Way. Three candidates from the unincorporated area of the city are also running for two seats in Kenneth Ryder and incumbents Tom DeNeal and Kevin Dowdy.
BY CHANDA GREEN Mar 31, 2017 11:43 AM
Township elections feature full slate of candidates

SALINE COUNTY -- Local consolidated elections may lack the fanfare of a presidential or gubernatorial election, but they are equally important, Saline County Clerk Kim Buchanan says. "These elections affect more people on a personal level in Saline County than a presidential election might," Buchanan said. "These are people who will make decisions about local issues like township roads."
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 30, 2017 11:51 AM
Saline County voting machines ready

HARRISBURG -- Voting machines for Saline County polling places are ready for the April 4 consolidated election, Saline County Clerk Kim Buchanan says. Buchanan and deputy clerk Sharon Talandis tested the machine designated for the Raleigh polling place Tuesday morning in the elections office, while county clerk employee Julie Dunn researched participation data from past consolidated elections.
BY TRAVIS DENEAL Mar 22, 2017 5:00 AM

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Articles filed under Elections

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