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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Dold Announces Rematch Against Schneider

Former Congressman plans to run for 10th District seat he lost to Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) in a November squeaker.

Former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) wrote in a letter to supporters today he will run for the United States House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District in 2014, a seat he lost to Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) in November. “With deep reflection, and strong support from you … I’ve made the decision to step forward and run in 2014 to represent the 10th District of Illinois,” Dold wrote in the letter. Earlier: Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider  Dold was elected to represent the north suburban District in 2010, defeating Dan Seals in a close contest. In his bid for reelection last year, he lost another close race, this time to Schneider in a redrawn district that carved out his Kenilworth home. Dold ran for …

dold's supporter

9:56 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013

"with deep reflection" ...please...Dold jr. was prepared for a job as a politician since he was wearing pampers. I agree though, he should run for office, obviously he is not that good at running a company or doing anything except promise fools what they want in their lives...a rent-a-Jesus if you want...that's Dold...the Seals #2...a guy who will lose and run and lose and run again and again …   more ›

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider?

Reports indicate former Congressman is raising money for a 2014 run.

Though former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) has not indicated he will seek a 2014 rematch against Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield), evidence is mounting he may try to regain his 10th Congressional District seat. Dold, who reported raising no money in the quarter ending March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission, is starting to solicit funds, according to an email from the Schneider campaign and a flyer which Patch recently obtained. Earlier: Dold Resurfaces on Facebook “We just got word that former Republican Congressman Bob Dold has decided to run again,” an email sent today to Schneider supporters soliciting funds for the current Congressman’s campaign, said. A form Dold for Congress attached to this article indicates the …

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McCloud

8:20 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

Oh, I see how you guys are setting up this one. If I remember correctly, not one Republican voted for this disaster, not even one Rino. Free market, in your dreams. Imposing mandates, penalties and fees have destroyed any chance of a free market in healthcare years ago, this bill just puts it on steroids. They already are asking for more taxpayer money to feed this lion, it will eventually dwarf …   more ›

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Should 17-Year-Olds be Allowed to Vote?

The House just voted in favor of a bill presented by Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills to allow 17-year-olds the right to vote in primary elections. The Senate had its first reading of the bill Thursday.

A bill proposed by State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) to allow 17-year-olds the right to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the next general election cleared the House Wednesday, reported the Daily Herald. The House voted 95-22 in favor of House Bill 226. The Senate had its first reading Thursday. On her website, Sente states that a group of students from a political science program at Stevenson High School has advocated for this initiative for several years, beginning with her predecessor Kathy Ryg. "Over the next few weeks, myself and Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) are planning to speak to students to get them involved in all aspects of passing this bill," stated Sente. "I am hopeful that through our bi-partisan efforts…

Ben Sigal

12:02 am on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I'm one of the people who, had this been passed earlier on, would have been affected by this bill. Having a summer birthday, I was able to vote in the general elections, which I proudly did despite having thousands of miles between me and my polling place as I was out of the country on a gap year program. Someone who is that committed to polling ought to be allowed to at least vote for a …   more ›

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Schneider, Schakowsky Report Fundraising Results

North Shore representatives show active efforts while Dold raised no money.

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) raised $390,206 for his campaign committee for the quarter ending March 31 while Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) took in $173,617, according to reports filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth), who lost to Schneider in November and is reported by some Washington sources as considering a rematch, did not raise any money, according to the FEC reports. Earlier: Schakowsky, Schneider Urge Sequester Action Schneider brought in a total of $390,206 with $278,611 coming from individuals and $111,591 from committees. An individual is limited to a maximum donation during a two-year election cycle of $2,500 per candidate and a committee can give as much $5,000. …

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Vicky Kujawa

11:24 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Well, Sandra, you might get your wish to see some drive-bys on the North Shore. There were armed robberies in Deerfield and Wilmette in the last couple of weeks. Of course, those are anti-gun Lib towns so criminals know those are easy marks.   more ›

Friday, April 12, 2013

ELECTION: Voter Turnout in Lake County, Area Counties

Area voters reported little to no wait at polling places for the April 9 local election.

On April 9, just 17.62 percent of voters made it out to the polls in Lake County to vote in the this year's consolidated election, according to the Lake County Clerk's website.  Voter turnout in Tuesday's consolidated election was higher in suburban Cook and McHenry counties, but it was an average turnout for a local election in Lake County. Since 2005, turnout in Lake County has ranged from as low as 15.04 percent of voters casting their ballot in 2011 to as high as 21.90 percent voting in 2009, according to the elections results archive from the Lake County Clerk's website. Comparably speaking, during last November's presidential election, 71.18 percent of registered voters made it to the polls in Lake County.  Other counties also …

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LMJ

1:46 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013

I'm not sure what you are talking about in your community, but we call it civics when high school kids help with campaigns. What better time to learn about it, then being right there helping with the campaign of their choice. It instills something that we would hope to do with adults. Get out, learn the truth about candidates, and vote!!!   more ›

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Schneider Raises $390,000 For Reelection Bid

Washington source says Dold may be looking at rematch.

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) will report raising more than $390,000 for a 2014 reelection bid while Washington sources indicate former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) is considering a rematch. Schneider’s total is more than Dold collected in his first quarter after being elected in 2010, according to a release today from the Schneider campaign. Schneider narrowly defeated Dold in November. While Republicans have been expressing the hope Dold will run in 2014 for some time, a report in The Hill today indicated Dold is considering a rematch. He did not return a call from Patch before this article was published. Schneider believes his first quarter fundraising numbers are a reflection of the desire of people in the 10th Congressional …

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Walter White

2:43 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

He's too busy tanning and pouting about the last election.   more ›

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Where Were Buffalo Grove's Voters?

Data from Lake and Cook counties shows low voter turnout for many local races.

Did you vote in the April election? If so, you were in the vast minority, according to unofficial tallies from the Lake and Cook county clerks’ offices. There are 19,674 registered voters in the Lake County portion of Buffalo Grove. Of those, only 1,315 cast ballots in the village trustee race, according to data from the Lake County clerk’s website. That’s less than 7 percent voter turnout. The numbers were only slightly higher in the Cook County portion of Buffalo Grove, which claims 9,562 registered voters. Of those voters, 8.2 percent cast ballots in the trustee race. The three incumbent candidates for Buffalo Grove’s village board were the only ones whose names were listed on the ballot. While it’s not yet clear how many of the …

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Cristel Mohrman

12:46 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013

Hi Pmadman, local election results are posted at http://buffalogrove.patch.com/articles/buffalo-grove-2013-election-results   more ›

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Wheeling Township Republicans Sweep Democratic Challengers

With 102 of 102 precincts reporting, Republicans swept the Democrats in all open positions within Wheeling Township.

Wheeling Township Supervisor Michael Schroeder retained his seat in Tuesday’s election, defeating challenger Fernando Arenas Jr. “I thought we had a great message and ran a great campaign, and we stayed positive and on issues that concern our residents," Schroeder said. "That message came across to the voters. I’m so happy I will have the next four years with a great group of people and we truly will accomplish great things.” Incumbents Assessor Jerry Sadler and Highway Commissioner Scott Saewert also won reelection. Newcomer Joanna Gauza, a Republican, was elected as clerk. The results were similar in the race for trustee with three incumbents reelected along with a newcomer, Robert Hoban. Wheeling Township Democrats put up a full slate …

DB

9:06 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The people of Wheeling Township have spoken and choose well run, efficient and cost effective REPUBLICAN Township and Road Distrct government over their "Kill the road district" Cook County Model . The majority WAS NOT FOOLED BY THE "DEMOCRATS 4TRUMPED UP NONSENSE" CHICAGO DEM STYLE smoke and mirrors!! How about turning the State, Cook County and ChIcago over to the the Republican Townships to …   more ›

Oilschlager and Carrigan Projected Winners in CLC Election

Barbara Oilschlager and Philip J. Carrigan are the projected winners of Tuesday's College of Lake County Board of Trustees election.

Updated 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Unofficial results from the Lake County Clerk, not including provisional and late arriving vote by mail ballots projects the winners of the CLC Board race to be Barbara Oilschlager and Philip J. Carrigan. There were two openings on the College of Lake County board. Below is the list of candidates who ran. All candidates were sent questionnaires. Click on the names of those who returned the questionnaires to read their full profile. The candidates include Philip J. Carrigan, of Waukegan; Jeanne Marie Dauray, of Round Lake; retired vice president of student development Darl E. Drummond, of Gurnee; incumbent trustee John W. Lumber, of Ingleside; and incumbent trustee Barbara D. Oilschlager, of Grayslake. The 6-year …

Buffalo Grove 2013 Election Results

Election results from Cook and Lake counties are as follows.

  Buffalo Grove voters determined Tuesday who will represent them in the coming years on the Village Board, local school boards and other governmental bodies. For more Buffalo Grove news, subscribe to Patch's free, daily email newsletter and "like" us on Facebook.   Buffalo Grove Village Board   School District 21   School District 96    School District 102   Vernon Area Public Library Wheeling Township race results are here.

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