Secretary of state

What's with the license plate stickers? It's a supply-chain thing

By Marni Pyke
Aug 8, 2022 10:00 AM - Less is not more when it comes to curt license plate stickers, some drivers think. Plus, here's a speed trap you'll want to avoid when traveling to the Hawkeye State.
Brady, Giannoulias celebrate victories in secretary of state primaries

By Marni Pyke
Jun 28, 2022 11:51 PM - Republican state Rep. Dan Brady and Democratic former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias celebrated victories in their respective primaries for Illinois secretary of state Tuesday.
How to end lines for licenses: Secretary of state candidates stress need for more efficiency

By Marni Pyke
May 29, 2022 9:01 PM - A secretary of state app? Digital license plates? DMVs that aren't dreary holding pens? Time to dig into policy proposals from the five candidates vying to replace Jesse White as secretary of state.
Secretary of state candidates spar over ethics issues

By Marni Pyke
May 26, 2022 10:35 PM - While questions of ethics roiled a Thursday forum among Democratic candidates for Illinois secretary of state, their Republican counterparts fought over competency issues at a Daily Herald editorial board session Wednesday.
Secretary of state candidate dismisses accusations of ethics violations

By Marni Pyke
Apr 27, 2022 6:12 PM - A spokeswoman for Democratic secretary of state candidate Anna Valencia on Wednesday denied allegations she used her position as Chicago city clerk to help her husband's business interests.
Who's running for statewide offices

By PETER HANCOCK
Mar 15, 2022 7:51 PM - In addition to the goveror's race, the most contentious Illinois primary battles will be for the secretary of state nominations. Longtime Democratic incumbent Jesse White is stepping down after six terms in office.

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U.S. Congress

Casten hosting town hall in Palatine to discuss inflation

Updated Aug 12, 2022 3:53 PM

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove will host a town hall about the Inflation Reduction Act on Saturday in Palatine.

Illinois Executive

Darren Bailey internet posts deride Islam, transgender community

Updated Aug 10, 2022 5:53 PM

A series of internet postings by GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey cast new light on his views of such issues as the validity of the Islamic faith, Chicago Public Schools’ bathroom policies and how transgender people ought to be treated.

Illinois Legislature

Both candidates for 62nd House District would bring Grayslake Village Board experience to Springfield

Posted Aug 12, 2022 5:00 AM

As recently as March, Adam Shores and Laura Faver Dias were colleagues on the Grayslake Village Board. But in November, the duo will face off as voters choose which one will represent the 62nd State House District in Springfield.

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Kane County

Kane County Judge John Noverini announces retirement

Updated Aug 9, 2022 3:22 PM

Kane County Judge John Noverini is retiring this month, after 14 years on the bench.

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