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Two state Senate seats flip to Dems as Lake, McHenry counties grow more blue

Lake and McHenry counties, once deep red GOP bastions just a few years ago, continue their political transformation. On Nov. 3, two more state legislative seats flipped blue, along with numerous other offices down the ballot.  . State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, is now the only Republican state legislator...

Lake County, IL · 1d
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Democrats celebrate gains in McHenry County as Republicans assess losses across Illinois

Republicans across Illinois are coming to terms with Democrats' sweeping blue wave as party leaders assess recent election results and their path forward.

Mchenry County, IL · 3d

The Journal Standard

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Little Cubs Field unveils new community mural

Little Cubs Field will unveil its new center field mural during a public open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at the ballpark in Freeport, Illinois. The mural highlights people and stories connected to Little Cubs Field, according to a community announcement. People depicted in the artwork responded to an open fundraising offer supporting the mural's creation and installation as well as ongoing field operations. Denny Garkey, vice president of the Little Cubs Field Board, said the mural represents the work of numerous contributors. “We’re excited to welcome the community to Little Cubs Field and share the finished mural with everyone who helped make this project special,” Garkey said. “A project like this takes a lot of time, talent and dedication, and we’re grateful to everyone who contributed. Steven Winter did an outstanding job bringing the vision to life, and we hope this mural will be part of the Little Cubs Field experience for the next 20 years and beyond.” Winter, who designed the mural, will attend the open house. Visitors can take photos in front of the mural, visit the ballpark's gift shop and participate in informal baseball activities, including games and hitting balls. Media representatives

Freeport, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Walworth County, WI Christmas Donations Needed by November 19

Lake Geneva police are collecting new gifts, winter clothing and food to support local families.

Walworth County, WI · 1d

Yahoo!

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Events across Northern Illinois on Saturday, November 7, 2026

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for something to do today? Here's a roundup of events happening across the Stateline. The 12th Annual Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center in Rockford. The event will feature vendors, handmade goods, holiday décor, gifts and seasonal shopping opportunities and continue through Sunday afternoon.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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Cherry Valley community solar project to power more than 700 homes and businesses

CHERRY VALLEY — A new community solar project capable of powering more than 700 homes and small businesses has come online in the village. The 7.4-megawatt solar farm spans nearly 34 acres east of the intersection of South Mulford and Sandy Hollow roads, just north of the U.S. 20 bypass.

Cherry Valley, IL · 1d

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More than 67,800 voters turn out in Rock County, making real turnout more than half of eligible voters

JANESVILLE — Despite rainy weather Tuesday, more than 67,800 voters cast ballots in Rock County’s Nov. 3 general election, an increase of more than 2,200 voters compared to the 2022 election. Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson said 67,812 voters cast ballots. That represents a little more than half of the 129,654 eligible voters in Rock County. Unofficial election results can be found on the Rock County website. Tollefson said the voter registration numbers displayed on the county’s website reflect registered voters as of 20 days before the election. Based on that figure of 97,850 registered voters, the turnout would be just under 70%. However, Wisconsin allows voters to register on Election Day, meaning the number of eligible voters can differ from the number of registered voters listed before the election. Tollefson said she noticed increased engagement during this year’s election, including a larger number of election observers. At Janesville City Hall, she said there were six observers. She said there was a steady flow of voters throughout the day. While there were occasional bursts of activity, turnout remained consistent. Tollefson also noted that absentee ballots were up this year and said she felt there was more overall engagement compared to

Rock County, WI · 2d

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Incumbent Matt Hanson Tops Jesse Rodriguez in IL House District 83 Vote Count

Incumbent Matt Hanson pulled in 26,938 votes to Republican challenger Jesse Rodriguez's 13,680 as all precincts across Kane and Kendall counties reported results in the race for Illinois House District 83. The district covers parts of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora and Oswego, along with all of Montgomery, spanning portions of both counties.

Kane County, IL · 2d

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Algonquin Democrat Michele Clark Leads GOP Nurse for Open Illinois Senate Seat

Michele Clark, an Algonquin Democrat, was on track to flip Illinois' 33rd Senate District from red to blue on election night, holding a commanding lead over Republican Danielle Penman of St. Charles in unofficial returns. With an estimated 59 percent of the vote counted, Clark had pulled in 31,663 votes, or 63.6 percent, compared with Penman's 18,106 votes, or 36.4 percent.

Illinois · 3d

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GOP feeling blue as Democrats reign in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties

DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties have completed a remarkable transition from deep Republican red to overall Democratic blue. Following the Nov. 3 election, DuPage County Democratic Chair Reid McCollum issued a statement celebrating a “total Democratic victory in DuPage.” . “Democratic candidates won every contested race in DuPage County...

Dupage County, IL · 1d

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WisDOT to Host a Public Meeting on November 11 on the W. Memorial Drive Bridge Project in Rock County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be hosting an in-person public meeting next Wednesday, November 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hedberg Public Library (316 South Main Street, Janesville). Adjacent property owners are encouraged to attend. This meeting aims to discuss the proposed improvements of the W....

Janesville, WI · 1d

GazetteXtra

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YMCA hosting its 5th annual Sip & Support fundraiser to raise money for programming

JANESVILLE — The YMCA of Northern Rock County is hosting its 5th annual Sip & Support fundraiser Nov. 13 at Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center from 6-9:30 p.m. The event will help raise money to support the Y’s programming. Money raised will go into supporting programs like youth sports, swim lessons, childcare and memberships for local families who need it most. In 2025, The Annual Campaign raised over $90,000 which helped the Y create and support programming for kids, families and individuals who rely on the Y. There will be live music by Ludy and his Lady, food from Sidelines Pub & Grill and a variety of Sip Stations featuring local wineries and restaurants like Timber Hill Winery, Sidelines Pub & Grill, DC Estate Winery, Good Works Brewing, Genisa, Rubbery Ducky Winery and Deusterbeck’s Brewing. There will also be a soft drink station available for those who prefer non-alcoholic options on the evening of the event. The event will feature a live and silent action, a raffle, golden ticket drawing, a photo booth and more. “Each year, Sip & Support brings out the best of Rock County — our people, our pride, and our passion for helping others,” said YMCA

Rock County, WI · 1d

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Rivard Edges Ugaste in Kane County's Closest State House Race

719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. B — Reported Kane County Election Results. Democrat Ricky Rivard has pulled ahead of four-term Republican incumbent Dan Ugaste in unofficial results for Illinois House District 65, with Rivard collecting 23,926 votes to Ugaste's 21,152 as Kane and DuPage county precincts reported 100 percent of returns. The district stretches across all or part of St. Charles, Geneva, South Elgin, Bartlett, Campton Hills, Lily Lake, Elburn and Wayne.

Kane County, IL · 3d

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Newly Improved Kane County Fabyan Parkway Recycling Center Reopens Ahead of Schedule

The Kane County Recycling Center at 517 E. Fabyan Parkway in Geneva will reopen ahead of schedule on Monday, Nov. 9, following driveway paving and other site improvements. The center had been temporarily closed since Oct. 19 to accommodate the improvements, with reopening originally anticipated in mid-November. The facility is...

Kane County, IL · 3d

KFIL Radio

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Illinois Route 2 Gets Some Unexpected Love From Colorado

Illinois Route 2 is getting love from a Colorado woman whose TikTok video celebrates the fall colors and sunsets along the Rock River.

Illinois · 2d

GazetteXtra

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GM/JATCO site referendum passes

JANESVILLE — On Wednesday morning, the 250-acre, former Janesville General Motors/JATCO site will continue to be blighted, vacant, disused, overgrown with brush and strewn with rubble — with major environmental cleanup needed. But the difference is that now, if a developer wants to build out an industrial project across 100 acres of the site, and it’ll cost more than $450 million, voters automatically get authority to approve or deny it. The numbers aren’t official until the county canvass meeting, but with the unofficial total vote in on the referendum question at press time, 16,779 residents in Janesville had voted “Yes” to the referendum, compared to 9,932 votes who voted “No.” It means voters will have the authority to OK larger-ticket items at the GM/JATCO site, either through special or regular elections. It came after a weeks-long information war between business interests and labor groups favoring a reduction in red tape, and grassroots neighborhood organizers who wanted the public’s voice to ring just as loudly as a prospective developer’s. Business interest and labor groups like Grow Janesville Responsibly vehemently opposed the referendum, saying they fear it will chase away some large-scale prospects for redevelopment that could bring serious environmental cleanup that

Janesville, WI · 4d

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Democrats Take Two Countywide Offices: County Clerk Joe Tirio’s & County Superintendent of Schools Diana Hartmann’s

Here are the results for County Clerk where Democrat Bill McNeese defeated incumbent Republican Joe Tirio 51.43% to 48.57%. Democrat Bridget Belcastro defeated incumbent Republican Diana Hartmann 52.05% to 47.95%. Never before have Democrats held these offices.

Mchenry County, IL · 3d

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Democrat Nabeela Syed wins in one of the most expensive Illinois legislative races ever

Nabeela Syed defeated incumbent Darby Hills for the northwest suburban Illinois Senate 26th District seat in one of the most expensive General Assembly races ever as Democrats looked to pad their supermajority in Springfield. Syed, a state representative from Inverness, challenged Hills, the Republican incumbent from Barrington Hills, beating her...

Illinois · 4d

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Kane County Residents Join Algonquin Township Republicans in Opposing District 300 Referendum, But Sign Posted in Distict 155

At my Algonquin Township Precinct 1, I took some photos. One raised the question: “Why was this sign in front of my precinct?”. Paid for by the People of Kane County. None of Crystal Lake is in the District 300 Unit School District. The sign bought and posted by...

Kane County, IL · 4d

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Briel keeps Illinois 76 seat after heated campaign

Amy "Murri" Briel kept it simple on election night, gathering with a few close friends and supporters to watch the returns. In a phone interview with WNIJ on Tuesday night, she admitted she was exhausted. “If you do it right, you should have left everything out there and I think...

Illinois · 3d