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ABC 7 Chicago

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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 · 1d

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Oconomowoc, Palmyra-Eagle voters reject school referendums; other suburban Milwaukee districts OK theirs

Voters in six suburban Milwaukee school districts on Nov. 3 approved referendums providing additional funding of over $300 million. But voters in two school districts – Oconomowoc and Palmyra-Eagle – rejected their referendums. In the Whitefish Bay School District, the second time was the charm, as voters approved a $90 million facilities referendum, after rejecting a larger proposal in April. Voters in the Brown Deer, Elmbrook, Fox Point-Bayside, Greenfield and Swallow school districts also passed referendums Nov. 3. Brown Deer School District voters approve operational and capital referendums Operational referendum Yes: 2,985, 51.23% No: 2,842, 48.77% Capital referendum Yes: 3,025, 52.26% No: 2,763, 47.74% The district will receive $2.8 million annually for five years, starting in the 2026-27 school year and ending in the 2030-31 school year, for a total of $14 million, for operational expenses. The district also will receive $35 million for districtwide facility upgrades, energy efficiency and accessibility, as well as renovations at Brown Deer Middle/High School, including to classrooms, the auditorium, pool and locker rooms and site improvements such as replacing the track and field turf. The estimated tax impact is an increase of 92 cents per $1,000 of property value in school taxes, since both

Oconomowoc, WI · 2d

GazetteXtra

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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 · 23h

GazetteXtra

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Democrat Ann Roe defeats Republican Ron Woodman to retain 44th Assembly seat

44th Assembly District *(D) Ann Roe (I) — 14,786 (R) Ron Woodman — 9,144 JANESVILLE — The incumbent Democrat Ann Roe holds onto her seat in Wisconsin’s 44th Assembly District, holding off challenger Ron Woodman, a Republican who’d looked to make the jump in politics from Rock County Board to the state Legislature. Roe won the district handily in Tuesday’s election, retaining the seat for a second term in the district that encompasses much of Janesville’s west and south sides. Roe was nominated initially in 2024 when 44th Assembly Rep. Sue Conley announced she planned to step down. Roe is a supporter of raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour, has campaigned in local appearances on topics including affordability, women’s health, health care and the impact of tariffs on local retail. Woodman, the Republican who considers himself a conservative, said he’d listened to rural voters who told him they’re concerned about the cost of living and the proliferation of solar energy projects and large-scale expansion of transmission lines. Roe and Woodman both opened up about the importance in this election in door-knocking. Roe said she encountered people frustrated enough over rising costs to consider changing the party they’d normally

Janesville, WI · 3d

Fabulous Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Toy & Food Drives for 2026 Holiday Season

Embrace the spirit of giving, support your local community, and explore these 2026 holiday food and toy drives in the Badger State. The post Wisconsin Toy & Food Drives for 2026 Holiday Season appeared first on Fabulous Wisconsin .

Wisconsin · 2d

wpr.org

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Voters in some Wisconsin communities reject public safety referendums during Tuesday election

Voters in municipalities around Wisconsin rejected public safety referendums Tuesday that would have increased police and fire staffing in their communities,. Referendums in the cities of Muskego, New Berlin and Plymouth all failed to win voter support. The measures would have increased the annual property tax levies to help pay for more police officers or firefighters and paramedics.

New Berlin, WI · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Illinois 35th Senate race remains too close to call with Mertens ahead

Democratic challenger Sarah B. Mertens held a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Dave Syverson in the Illinois 35th Senate District race as 75% of precincts reported.

Illinois · 2d

roscoenews.com

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South Beloit family battles utility giant over astronomical water bills and digital meter errors

For a family of five living in a standard suburban home, using a few thousand gallons of water a month is typical. But according to data recorded by Illinois American Water and South Beloit's waste water department, Dar and Kris Otten of South Beloit managed to use one billion gallons in a single month and zero the next.

South Beloit, IL · 2d

wisconsinrightnow.com

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David Crowley’s Milwaukee County Just Disclosed $4.5 Million BUDGET ERROR, the Day AFTER Election

Milwaukee County budget error suddenly revealed the day after the election. The day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was elected Wisconsin governor, the county has suddenly revealed a major $4.5 million budget error. Crowley’s administration knew about it for TWO WEEKS, but didn’t tell anyone until the day after...

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

hoodline.com

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Milwaukee Bar Owner Finds Engagement Ring on Sidewalk After Halloween Night

Bill Wardlow was sweeping up outside his Walker’s Point bar after Halloween when he found an engagement ring. Now the owner of Fluid Milwaukee is hoping to find whoever it belongs to. Wardlow said the ring turned up in front of Fluid and the neighboring bar La Cage, according...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

hoodline.com

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West Allis Christkindlmarkt Returns With More Than 80 Vendors

West Allis’ Christkindlmarkt is scheduled for Dec. 4 and 5 at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. The City of West Allis says more than 80 vendors will participate. Hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The market...

West Allis, WI · 17h

Wisconsin Examiner

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Victorious Wisconsin Democrats lay out their plans

Following Democrats’ resounding victories in Wisconsin Tuesday night, Gov.-elect David Crowley and Democratic legislative leaders spent Wednesday talking about preparing to work for Wisconsinites, though the specifics are still being worked out.  Crowley said as he begins putting together a transition team and cabinet he wants it to be representative of the entire state, not […]

Wisconsin · 1d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

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Brookfield, Mequon daycare centers shut down, licenses revoked

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Two Kiddie Academy daycare locations in the area are shut down after state officials revoked their licenses. In short, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) told FOX6 News investigators found "falsified" information concerning the completion of several employees' required training courses. As a result, DCF said Kiddie Academy had unqualified staff supervising children.

Brookfield, WI · 3d

hoodline.com

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Milwaukee Prepares Kneeland Properties Site for Redevelopment

A site beneath Interstate 43 in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley is being prepared for new life. The city and its community partners are preparing the Kneeland Properties site, nestled next to the Menomonee River, for light-industrial redevelopment, with remediation, infrastructure work and developer recruitment already underway. According to Milwaukee City Development,...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

wisconsinrightnow.com

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Charlene Abughrin Beat Milwaukee Public Schools in Court. Now She Wants to Take That Fight to Madison

Charlene Abughrin, the Milwaukee mother of six who took Milwaukee Public Schools to court and forced police officers back into its schools, is asking west side voters Tuesday to send her to the state Assembly to demand the same accountability from government. Abughrin, a Republican, is challenging Democratic Rep. Supreme...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

TMJ4 News

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Milwaukee students build tiny house inside North Division High School classroom

Inside a classroom at North Division High School, students aren't just studying how things are built. They're doing the building themselves.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

TMJ4 News

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Racine County voters select democrat Don Vandervest as new county sheriff

Unofficial results from the Racine County clerk showed Vandervest leading by several thousand votes Tueday night.

Racine County, WI · 2d

CBS 58

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‘He’s genuine’: Those who knew David Crowley, including his father, reflect on his historic win

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Wisconsin’s next governor is making history, but for the people who knew David Crowley long before his political career, his victory is about more than a historic milestone. Crowley will become Wisconsin’s first Black governor. His journey to the state’s highest office began in...

Wisconsin · 1d

spectrumnews1.com

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David Crowley’s record from Wisconsin Assembly to Milwaukee County executive

MILWAUKEE — David Crowley’s political career has moved from Democratic campaign work to the Wisconsin State Assembly and, later, to Milwaukee County government, where his tenure as county executive has centered on local finances and a controversial sales tax increase. Crowley was working his way into politics on...

Wisconsin · 4d