Libertyville Review

Political newcomer joins three incumbents in Libertyville Twp. victory

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:35:48 -0500

Two political newcomers will join two incumbents as Libertyville Township trustees. Unofficial vote totals show the six-way race for four trustee seats was won Tuesday by incumbent Terry White, who earned 1,518 votes; Trustee Robin O’Connor with 1,459 votes; newcomer David Nield with 1,263 votes; and Phil Collins with 1,132 votes. Trustee Sari Ann Hurtig was ousted with 1,076 votes and Richard Mittelman lost the race with 1,044 votes. During his campaign, Collins said he ran to serve the community, something he’s wanted to do since age 13. His prior political bid was an unsuccessful run for the Glenview Park …

Few complaints in ‘one of the most quiet elections’

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:14:14 -0500

Lake County Clerk’s Office is predicting a county-wide turnout of less than 25 percent, County Clerk Willard Helander said.

Election Day polls are closed

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:04:06 -0500

It’s Election Day. Voters will be choosing among candidates for village, library, park district, school and township boards, and, in some cases, village leaders and referendums. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

New faces on ballot in Libertyville Township

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:17:51 -0500

LIBERTYVILLE – A handful of relative political newbies have thrown their hats into the ring for office in Libertyville Township.

Libertyville ballot features more of the same

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:51:06 -0500

LIBERTYVILLE – Voters won’t see much of a change on many local government boards after the April 9 elections. Dec. 26 was the last day to file petitions to run for seats in the April election. Libertyville village president and village board incumbents will be on the ballot in the spring. Village President Terry Weppler; trustees Rich Moras, Todd Gaines and Jay Justice; and Clerk Sally Kowal are running for re-election. No one else filed to run. In Libertyville Elementary School District 70, incumbents Julie Damenti and Thomas Vickers are running. For Damenti, it will be her first election after …

How much did it cost Tea Party GOPer Joe Walsh to lose? About $70 a vote

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:56:24 -0500

If money “buys” a vote for a candidate, then ultimately the tens of millions of dollars poured into Illinois congressional races failed to pay off. Outside groups plowed $43 million into the top six U.S. House races in the Land of Lincoln on top of individual campaign spending. However, in the three top Chicago-area congressional races, those who spent the most money — or had the most spent on their behalf — lost.

Duffy wins big, retains 26th District state senate seat

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:47:13 -0500

BARRINGTON — State Sen. Dan Duffy was reelected as the 26th District state senator Tuesday night, winning an overwhelming 74 percent of the vote across Lake and Cook counties. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results had Duffy, the Republican incumbent, tallying 65,612 of the total 89,198 votes cast in the district. Democratic challenger Amanda Howland garnered 23,586 votes (26 percent). “I’m looking forward to going back to Springfield to fix the pension problem,” said Duffy, who celebrated his win with supporters at Chessie’s in Barrington. “It’s our top issue.” Other remaining priorities, Duffy said, include reforming and improving Medicaid …

Morrison beats Friedman in 29th state senate race

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:20:19 -0500

“I congratulate Julie Morrison,” Illinois Senate District 29 candidate Dr. Arie Friedman said. “I am looking forward to seeing the patients I’ve scheduled for Friday.” Deerfield politician Morrison beat the Highland Park pediatrician, in unofficial totals as of 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, with about 54 percent of the vote, 43,155 to 36,433. “I am absolutely thrilled,” Morrison said. “I am really looking forward to starting work in Springfield.” She said it was “humbling to see people volunteer and walk hundreds of miles and knock on thousands of doors — people I had never even met.” Friedman, too, said “It’s been a …

Nekritz wins sixth term in 57th state House race

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:48:40 -0500

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, will be returning to Springfield, and this time she wants to bring home state pension reforms. The Democratic incumbent was elected to her sixth term Tuesday night, earning 55 percent of the vote. With 63 of the district’s 69 precincts reporting as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nekritz had 17,117 votes to Republican challenger Jonathan Greenberg’s 13,916 votes. “Voters responded to all the work we did,” Nekritz said, commenting on her victory. “I thank them for their support. “It is hard to know what to attribute their voting support to, but it is …

Sente wins in IL-59

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:43:53 -0500

With all 56 Lake County precincts reporting and 6 of 7 Cook County precincts in, Democrat Carol Sente has won the race to represent the 59th district in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Calabresa easily wins in Lake County 15th district

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:43:55 -0500

Libertyville — Long-time Lake County Board member Carol Calabresa holds onto her District 15 seat, defeating Democrat Del Parra by a 24 percent margin.

Voting running smoothly, at least in suburbs

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:54:48 -0500

A steady and significant number of voters have turned out to polling places in Cook County, but rain this afternoon and evening could hurt voter turnout. Very few voters waited in line Tuesday but crowds were steady until after 9 a.m. when it began to taper off, according to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who was visiting polling places in the far west suburbs when reached on his cell phone. Orr expects voter turnout in Cook County to be less than the 73.5 percent of four years ago, but thinks it will still be high. “It is unclear if the …

Dold, Schneider sensitive over political attacks

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:22:01 -0500

It isn’t too tough to get U.S. Rep. Bob Dold going. Just ask the 10th Congressional District Republican representing the North Shore whether he’s affiliated with the Tea Party, as his opponent, Brad Schneider, a Democrat, has repeatedly said in mailings.

Lake County judicial candidate accused of stealing signs

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:11:02 -0500

Lake County judicial candidate Patricia Fix is under investigation on a complaint that she allegedly stole her opponent’s campaign signs.

Senate race focuses on job growth, pension reform in 26th district

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:36:00 -0500

The state senate race in the 26th district could heat up in the coming weeks, with job growth and pension reform emerging as the two significant issues leading up to Election Day. Republican incumbent Dan Duffy first addressed the mounting pension issue while Democratic challenger Amanda Howland’s attention was focused on job growth.