If Mitt Wanted to Sing Again, Here's a Tune for Illinois
Maybe he wasn't singing, but when he left Illinois, Romney's campaign was humming.
Elections
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Most Lake County Voters Didn’t Bother
Voter turnout in Illinois may be the lowest in decades.
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary in Lake County echoed the low turnout throughout Illinois. Just 23.46 percent of registered voters exercised their right to vote. Lake County Clerk Willard Helander said voter turnout for primaries is historically lighter than the general election. However, Helander said she was surprised that voters did not turnout for the 10th Congressional district race. The 10th district runs through most of Lake County. “That was surprising. It was a four-way race and well-financed. I expected far more people to be out and interested,” she said. Helander was surprised that more people pulled a Republican ballot, than Democrat. “My personal opinion is that people just weren’t inspired,” she said. Voter turnout was …
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Electricity Aggregation, 6th Congressional District Results
Here's a look at the results of races that were on Lake Zurich residents' ballots.
Just over 23 percent of Lake County's 385,905 registered voters took to the polls Tuesday to vote on everything from electricity aggregation referendums to the president. Here's a look at some of the races that were on Lake Zurich residents' ballots: Take a look at our comprehensive Lake Zurich Election Central guide for more information about all of the candidates.
Joe
9:45 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
There are a number of reasons why folks should have voted NO on this. First, history proves the cities that have aggregated are not saving much, and some are paying MORE. People should have their own choice to buy their products and services. They sold this really well comparing it to "buying bulk at Costco" and the like, but if that's true, then why have the cities that are already doing this … more ›
Romney After Illinois Win: 'What a Night'
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney took the stage in Schaumburg after his win in the Illinois primary election Tuesday.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Illinois voters made a choice at the polls Tuesday to change the leadership of the United States. "Elections are about choices," he said. "And today, hundreds of thousands of people in Illinois have joined millions of people across the country to join in our cause. What a night. "We shared a conviction that the America we love was adrift without strong leadership." Romney acknowledged the strong win at the Schaumburg Convention Center just shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Romney was a double-digit margin ahead of candidate Sen. Rick Santorum, according to CNN. "This president is crushing the dreams and the dreamers, and I will make sure that finally ends," Romney said to the crowd chanting …
jmfoxfire
3:28 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
just becuse Romney won doesnt mean he will becuse of the fraud voting going on if i had away i would stop it more ›
Nerheim: Not Party Choice But Will Work Even Harder to Win Office
Nerheim won the Republican nomination for Lake County state's attorney. He received 43 percent or 22,012 of the 50,600 votes.
Gurnee resident Mike Nerheim won the Republican nomination for Lake County state’s attorney Tuesday, with 43 percent of the vote in the three-person primary. “This has been a tough, tough fight,” Nerheim said at his election party in Gurnee. “When I first decided to run, I knew I was not going to be party choice, I knew I wouldn’t be getting support from a lot of people in the party.” Nerheim beat Louise Hayes of Lake Bluff and Bryan Winter of Lake Barrington for the Republican nomination. The other two candidates received about 28 percent of votes each. “I had people tell me you can run if you want but you don’t have a chance and I want to thank all of those people; that didn’t dissuade me, that encouraged me,” Nerheim said during his …
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C. C. Monahan
8:17 am on Friday, March 23, 2012
Having Mike as our next Lake County State's Attorney sets the stage for a new era of highest ethics, and accountability. more ›
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Voters Approve Electric Aggregation Referendum
Measure received 1,678 "yes" votes in Lake Zurich.
Lake Zurich residents spoke loud and clear Tuesday, with a large majority of voters throwing their support behind the village's ability to arrange for the electricity supply for homeowners and small commercial/retail customers. According to unofficial results, 69.45 percent of voters said "yes" on the electric aggregation referendum, while the remaining 30.55 percent of voters said "no" to the measure. As Mayor Suzanne Branding explained at the Village Board's March 5 meeting, by approving the referendum, "the village can get better (electricity) rates as a whole; ComEd would still deliver the service and send bills out — and if there are problems, ComEd would still be called." Residents will be given two opportunities to opt out of the …
Kennedy Issues ‘Blueprint for Justice'
Kennedy received 57 percent or 1,4945 votes of the 25,960 votes cast by Lake County voters.
Libertyville resident Chris Kennedy won the Democratic nomination for Lake County State’s Attorney race Tuesday with 57 percent of the vote in the three-person primary. “Tonight, we begin the next step in reclaiming a criminal justice system that is worthy of its citizens and of its many law enforcement professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right,” said Kennedy, 43, a former Lake County assistant state’s attorney and a partner in the Lake Forest law firm Kennedy, Pierson & Strachan LLP. “The insider culture in Lake County has left us vulnerable for far too long. It’s time to elect a proven leader who fully understands what’s at stake and who has the courage and independence to make real changes.” Lake County’s State’s Attorney’s …
Newton, Rudd Victorious in Coroner Race
Coroner Artis Yancey of Waukegan was defeated Tuesday.
Coroner Artis Yancey of Waukegan lost his bid to stay in office Tuesday night to political newcomer Thomas Rudd of Lake Forest in the race for the Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner. According to unofficial totals, Rudd received 12,877 votes, or 53.78 percent, while Yancey received 11,066 votes, or 46.22 percent, in the Democratic primary. On the Republican side, Steve Newton of Antioch claimed victory over Howard Cooper of Bannockburn. Newton received 26,070 votes, or 56.14 percent, while Cooper garnered 20,370 votes, or 43.86 percent. The totals do not include provisional or late-arriving vote-by-mail ballots. "I'm very proud of all the hard work and all the people that contributed to this campaign," said Yancey, who gathered …
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John Minarcik
10:51 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Can you please tell me how Yancey's covering up the murder of a boy beaten to death by the police is "taking the high road"? more ›
Coolidge Wins Democratic Nomination in 6th District
Coolidge wins with 55 percent of the vote, beating out Geoffrey Petzel and Maureen Yates.
Barrington Hills resident Leslie Coolidge has won the Democratic nomination to compete against Republican incumbent Peter Roskam for the 6th Congressional district seat. Beating out her two opponents, Geoffrey Petzel and Maureen Yates, Coolidge thanked her volunteers and supporters Tuesday around 9:15 p.m. at Cooper's Hawk in South Barrington. “We’re here because of the work of everyone in the room,” Coolidge said. Coolidge, who is a retired CPA, talked about taking her fundraising and grassroots campaigning to the next level when she faces Roskam in the November election. Roskam has held the 6th U.S. Congressional District seat since 2007 and has raised $1.8 million so far. “We’re going to go at it from a grassroots perspective and the …
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March 2012 Primary: Lake County State's Attorney
Chris Kennedy wins Democratic nomination and Mike Nerheim wins Republican nomination for the Lake County State’s Attorney race.
Libertyville resident Chris Kennedy has won the Democratic nomination and Gurnee resident Mike Nerheim has won the Republican nomination for Lake County State’s Attorney. Kennedy received 57 percent or 1,4945 votes of the 25,960 votes cast. Nerheim received 43 percent or 22,012 of the 50,600 votes. Check back later for updates from the candidates' election night victory party.
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Mike Labuda
6:09 am on Friday, March 23, 2012
Why vote in a primary when I cant have a bipartisan ballot? The only option for a bipartisan ballot was a yes or no to let Lake Zurich shop for electricity. I am a Democrat and a Republican. I vote for the candidate that I think will do the best not just a straight party vote. Change the ballots for a real vote. more ›