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Missing Election Day results holding up race calls in two Chicago School Board districts

The Chicago Board of Election is still counting votes — a delay that is leaving the fate of two school board races hanging in the balance. Votes cast on Tuesday from almost every city precinct have been reported by the election board, including ballots from 44.6% of registered voters, or 686,000 Chicagoans.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)

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Election Day 2026 results for Naperville-area voters

Election Day has come to a close, with the unofficial results reflecting a strong showing by both Democrats and incumbents in races for Naperville-area voters. The three U.S. House Congressional District seats in which Naperville voters had a stake were all called early for Democrats by multiple sources. 6th Congressional...

Naperville, IL · 3d
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Country Herald

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Wheaton, IL Recycling Program Now Open Through February 2027

Wheaton residents can recycle unwanted holiday lights and extension cords at a city drop-off site.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Finance & Budget Committee: No endorsement on city manager’s budget with staffing issue still unclear

Members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee Wednesday withheld endorsing City Manager Luke Stowe’s proposed 2027 budget, waiting for the city manager’s decision on whether to add further staff cuts. The committee, comprising council members as well as residents with financial expertise, voted down approval of...

Evanston, IL · 1d
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Country Herald

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Wheaton, IL Beer Festival This Saturday Nov 7 Supports Homeless Veterans

Cantigny's Brew it Forward returns Nov. 7 with 10 breweries, family activities and veteran support.

Wheaton, IL · 2d

Block Club Chicago

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These Chicago Politicians Just Won Reelection. Now They Want Your Vote For Mayor

DOWNTOWN — Alexi Giannoulias has won reelection to serve another term as the Illinois Secretary of State, a widely expected result in deep-blue Illinois. But whether Giannoulias will serve out all four years in office remains a very open question. Like several other longtime politicians who won reelection to their various positions on Tuesday, he’s in the middle of an increasingly fierce campaign for Chicago mayor — and is widely seen as one of the frontrunners.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WBEZ

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Select Chicago voters back taxing large corporations

A referendum that was on the ballots of nine select precincts garnered overwhelming support. There were several citywide referendums on voters’ ballots on Election Day, but one about taxing large corporations was on ballots in just nine precincts (out of nearly 1,300 precincts in Chicago). Several thousand Chicago voters...

Chicago, IL · 1d

evanstonroundtable.com

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New state e-bike law prompts Evanston to draft its own ordinance

The City of Evanston is drafting an ordinance to comply with a state law taking effect Jan. 1 that will regulate who can use electric bikes and scooters, where they can be used and how fast they can go. The Illinois law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in August, sets...

Evanston, IL · 16h

thenarrativematters.com

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The Mid-Week Rundown: The Illinois Uprising: Chicago, Cook, and Will County Just Flipped the Script on State Power

Northeastern Illinois voters just delivered an unmistakable wake-up call to the political establishment. From sweeping Chicago school board changes and major tax referendums to historic early voting turnout in Cook County and an unprecedented papal ballot in Will County, here is how the November 2026 election rewritten the regional playbook.

Chicago, IL · 2d

schaumburgtownship.org

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Property Tax Appeals Event on November 16

Join the Township of Schaumburg and the Cook County Assessor’s Office for a free property tax appeals event for Schaumburg Township residents. At the event, residents will receive an overview on how to file an appeal and one-on-one assistance. Any questions can be directed to the Township of Schaumburg Assessor’s Office at 847-285-4570. Additional information can be found on the Assessor’s Office page.

Schaumburg, IL · 1d

khqa.com

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Some downstate voters signal desire to separate from Chicago

ILLINOIS— In McDonough County, voters greenlit a referendum Tuesday to get the ball rolling on separating downstate Illinois counties from Cook County. 57% of McDonough County voters in Tuesday’s election said they were in favor of the proposition asking for the formation of a new state. However —...

Mcdonough County, IL · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Democrat Donna Miller claims victory in race for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District seat

Democrat Donna Miller has claimed victory in the race to replace Robin Kelly and represent Illinois' 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House.

Illinois · 3d

oakpark.com

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2025 revenue shortfall pushing Oak Park’s 2027 tax levy higher

Oak Park’s village board discussed the proposed 2027 operating budget and estimated 7.94% direct property tax levy hike and voted to approve the estimations for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The action took place at a Nov. 4 village board meeting. The board’s approval for the estimates is not...

Oak Park, IL · 1d

Daily Northwestern

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‘Coalición Latina’: Evanston Latinos gather to advocate for Spanish language accessibility

Coalición Latina de Evanston, a new initiative organized by Evanston Latinos, aims to gather local advocates and residents to advocate for Spanish language accessibility, youth mental health services and housing in the city. They met for their second session Wednesday, reuniting over 30 attendees from different parts of Evanston.

Evanston, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Inspector general documents some ongoing issues at Cook County Jail

In a review completed recently, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General found persistent problems at the County Jail with supervision, maintenance, sanitation, and housing conditions.

Cook County, IL · 3d

ABC10

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Why McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit over the McRib

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 3d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 3d

The Center Square

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Chicago Teachers' Union Says Illinois Owes Schools $6 Billion | America’s Talking

Chicago, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Some voters turned away from ballot box on Chicago's NW Side

Midterm Election Day voting got off to a rocky start on Chicago’s Northwest Side with some voters turned away from the ballot box. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports from Logan Square.

Chicago, IL · 3d