Local races

Local News

• Burns: Lauzen campaign finance activities ‘strange’

  Wednesday, February 22

  GENEVA – The back-and-forth exchange of accusations continued Tuesday between the two men seeking the Republican nomination for Kane County’s chief executive position.

• Endorsement: Kane County Board chairman (D) – Sarto

  Tuesday, February 21

  Carpentersville resident Bill Sarto points to economic development as the most significant issue in the quest for the Democratic nomination for chairman of the Kane County Board. Sarto, former village president of Carpentersville, touts a strategic plan to work with the county's municipalities to create jobs. He promises an aggressive approach to expanding the business base.

• Endorsement: Kane County Board chairman (R) – Burns

  Tuesday, February 21

  As the mayor of Geneva since 2001, Kevin Burns has gained experience leading a city with multiple departments and an annual budget of approximately $70 million. Burns, a resident of Geneva who has worked for years as an executive in the nonprofit industry, lists passing 11 balanced budgets and increasing city reserves among his accomplishments as mayor. He said he would bring that same mindset to county government if he were elected chairman. We commend Burns' track record and believe he has the experience it takes to lead Kane County government. We endorse him for the Republican nomination in the March 20 primary election.

• Endorsement: Kane County coroner (R) – Russell

  Tuesday, February 21

  The Kane County coroner’s office is in need of a significant change. It is critical that the next coroner be a skilled professional, capable of strong leadership to move on and replace the current coroner, Chuck West, who faces official misconduct charges.

• Endorsement: Kane County auditor (R) – Hunt

  Tuesday, February 21

  Big Rock resident Terry Hunt owns and operates a small business, and he has worked in public accounting and been a chief financial officer in the private sector.

State races

State News

• McConnaughay's former neighbors endorse Surges

  Friday, February 17

  ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – Former neighbors of Karen McConnaughay from 20 years ago have endorsed her opponent, Cliff Surges of Gilberts, in the March 20 GOP primary for the 33rd State Senate District.

• Technology tools help candidates get their message out

  Friday, February 17

  Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns regularly uses Twitter and his Facebook page to tell people where he will be campaigning in his race for Kane County Board chairman.

• Crowded ballot in 25th State Senate race

  Tuesday, February 14

  There is no shortage of people wanting to represent residents of the 25th Illinois State Senate District.

• Cunningham fighting 
to get back on ballot

  Saturday, February 11

  Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham has filed for a judicial review of the State Board of Elections’ decision to remove him from the ballot in the race for the Republican nomination in the 11th Congressional District.

• Final day to register to vote in the primary is Feb. 21

  Wednesday, February 8

  The Kane County Clerk’s Office is reminding county residents that the last day to register to vote for the March 20 primary election is Feb. 21.

National races

National News

• Super PAC donors revealed as power players in the GOP primary

  Wednesday, February 22

  Harold Simmons, a billionaire corporate raider from Texas, pulled out his checkbook on Jan. 13 and gave $100,000 to a super PAC backing Mitt Romney, then donated $5 million more to another PAC stacked with Romney confidants.

• Cunningham is back on ballot in 11th district race

  Wednesday, February 22

  Jack Cunningham’s name will appear on the ballot in the race for the Republican nomination in the 11th Congressional District.

• Cunningham is back on the ballot

  Tuesday, February 21

  Jack Cunningham's name will appear on the ballot in the race for the Republican nomination in the 11th Congressional District.

• As Super Tuesday looms, GOP nomination battle heats up

  Tuesday, February 21

  The battle for the Republican presidential nomination heads into a potentially decisive phase over the next two weeks with contests in 13 states that could finally answer some of the questions that have defined the race.

• First Family ready to hit campaign trail

  Tuesday, February 21

  A new Internet ad by the president's reelection campaign features a portrait of the first family asking supporters to "help the Obamas stand up for working Americans." The appeal, a departure from the typical Obama messaging, provides an early glimpse of the role the president's wife and daughters are likely to play in his campaign.