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Dems dominate local races in Will County midterm election

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 8, 2018

The majority of votes went to the Democratic Party in Will County, including for sheriff, clerk and other key seats.

Benford blames state officials for property tax burden

By Claudia Balthazar | Feb 6, 2018

Property taxes are a burden to Illinois residents are a major result of poor revenue allocation by current state officials, Alyssia Benford, a Bolingbrook Republican seeking the seat held by Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) in the 98th House District, said.

McPhillips campaign treasurer says experience will triumph

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 29, 2017

Friends of McPhillips Campaign Treasurer Steve Weber says he's hopeful Laurie McPhillips will bring much-needed political balance to Will County as the next elected clerk.

DuPage trustee sees hard work earning her a House seat

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 7, 2017

DuPage Township trustee Alyssia Benford wants to oust Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) in the 98th District.

McDermed bill would bar Madigan from holding state party post

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 6, 2017

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) would be barred from serving as chairman of Illinois' Democratic Party if a bill introduced by Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) becomes law, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Will County clerk hopeful says gerrymandering leaves voters at a loss

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 3, 2017

Illinois voters are often denied the chance to choose the candidate they want because of the longstanding practice of gerrymandering, according to Will County clerk candidate Laurie McPhillips.

Will County associate judge enters race for circuit post

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 27, 2017

Will County Associate Judge Ben Braun has his sights set on a new seat: circuit judge.

Will County sheriff hopeful says he'll bring passion, professionalism with him

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 24, 2017

James “Jim” Reilly has been a Will County businessman and law enforcement officer for 30 years.

Cardiologist believes he has the cure for what's ailing Illinois

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 24, 2017

Dr. Dominick Stella wants to heal Illinois, but he has to get in office to do it.

Will County Forest Preserve one of few Illinois entities to overfund pensions

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 4, 2017

Former Will County Forest Preserve employees don’t need to worry about their pensions anytime in the near future thanks to an abundance of funding planned for the pension fund.

Former Lincoln-Way superintendent's fraud indictment no surprise to watchdog group

By Claudia Balthazar | Sep 20, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) say they found evidence of former Lincoln-Way Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie’s alleged fraud nearly 18 months before he was indicted on Sept. 13, 2017.