One upset occurred in a hot race; a school referendum made an unexpected win.
For the most part, the Niles and Morton Grove area had elections that were safely predicted in advance. But there were some surprises. Here are the results for the area: Get Niles and Morton Grove news in a daily email. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook for news, conversation
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Brad Schneider, the congressman elect from the 10th District, tells supporters the time to end partisanship and gridlock is at hand. Robert Dold tells supporters to 'stay engaged' in concession speech.
(Update at 11:30 p.m.) Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) told a crowd of cheering supporters the victory was theirs not his as he promised them he would cast aside partisanship and do his best to end gridlock in Washington. “We sent a message to this Congress we deserve better,” Schneider said. “Better than putting politics and partisanship above people. We sent a message we should expect more from our leaders in Washington. We know we can’t pass along a better future than we inherited if we do don’t put partisanship behind us. Schneider made it clear his victory was one for middle class values where people would not have to wait for things to “trickle down.” He pledged to work to ensure the promises government owes to its citizens…
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7:37 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thanks for the info. There was an animal control problem in Glenview. My friend was living there at the time and he told me about it. They got it cleared up faster than people thought they would. more ›
Follow election results, and get details, on the 2012 election results for the Illinois House 20th District.
Illinois Rep. Michael McAuliffe has been re-elected to the Illinois House 20th District. McAuliffe, a Republican, beat democratic challenger Bruce Randazzo with 20,355 vote over Randazzo's 14,751 votes. For background information on the candidates, see Patch's Election Central page on the Illinois House 20th District NOTE: Candidate Bruce Randazzo did not submit a photo. GO BACK TO THE ILLINOIS ELECTION CENTRAL
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3:40 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
McAulliffe has a lot of nerve to claim hes a Republican when he's a Madigan shill. more ›
Republican Challenger Tim Wolfe made a strong showing in the race for the 9th Congressional district, but Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky beat it back.
See Election Night updates below Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky faces a challenge from Republican Tim Wolfe in the 9th Congressional District. Learn about the candidates and the race on Patch's Ninth Congressional District Election Central page. Patch will be updating election results on this page throughout the evening. Update 9:13 p.m. - This one seems to be over and it looks like Schakowksy will continute to represent the 9th District. She has about a 30,000 vote lead with 306 of 336 precincts reporting. Schakowsky previously served in the Illinois State Legislature, and identifies herself as a champion of consumers, seniors and the middle class. Her answers to Patch's candidate questionnaire can be seen here. …
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4:16 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Socialism and communism. A difference without a distinction, one a more severe form of the other. Neither has worked in the past. Both destroy freedom and incentive and often kill large numbers of people , Hitler, Stalin and pol Pot being recent examples. Both lead back round to capitalism after years of misery. People never seem to learn how to hold the middle road. Right now, it would appear … more ›
Voters said yes to the ballot question asking for repairs and improvements to the two school buildings, but turned thumbs down on a tax rate increase that would have funded operations and programming.
UPDATE 1:00am The bond referendum, to repair and improve facilities in the district has passed 53.1 percent to 46.9 percent. UPDATE 11:46 p.m. - With four of five precincts reporting, it appears the bond referendum, which would make improvements and repairs to the school buildings, may have passed; however, one precinct experienced a technical problem. A machine that tabulates paper ballots broke down, and results have been delayed because those ballots will have to be tallied at another location. However, District 67's other ballot question, the tax rate increase, has been defeated. Jeff Gwozdz, a parent on the referendum committee, said, "I think it (the facilities referendum) was an easier one for people to vote for. It was physical …
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11:32 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
Consolidation rarely reduces the number of administrators. Just look throughout the township at the K-8 single facility districts and you will find the same number of admistrators as the 2 building SD67: 1 superintendent and 2 principals. For the record: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS ARE THIS APRIL. NOMINATIONS END CHRISTMAS EVE. Those who think they can help please put your name into nomination … more ›
A roundup of Illinois election results as those results become available. Check back with Patch all night for results.
Federal President of the United States 6th Congressional District 8th Congressional District 9th Congressional District 10th Congressional District State Senate 9th State Senate: Biss vs. Farkas 26th State Senate: Duffy vs. Howland 28th State Senate: Kotowski vs. O'Donnell 29th State Senate: Friedman vs. Morrison 30th State Senate: Link vs. Castella 31st State Senate: Neal vs. Bush State House 16th State House: Lang vs. Romano 17th State House: Fine vs. Frank 18th State House: Gabel vs. Lieberman 20th State House: McAuliffe vs. Randazzo 52nd State House: McSweeney vs. Beaubien 53rd State House: Harris vs. Renz 54th State House: Morrison vs. Rudd 55th State House: Moylan vs. Sweeney 57th State House: Nekritz vs. Greenberg 58th State …
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1:47 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Well Democrats IL is 100% yours.....you can pass any Bill you want, the Governor cannot veto you. You wanted it, you got......not that you haven't really been in charge for the last 29 years but now there is no excuses. more ›
After accurately predicting 2004 and 2008 Presidential races, the cookie count is too close to call.
(Update at 6:40 p.m.) When Deerfields Bakery closed for the day at 5 p.m. today the number of cookies sold with the likenesses of President Barack Obama and Republican Challenger Mitt Romney was so close the Deerfield institution has issued a recount. “It was so close we’ve issued a recount,” Jacki Schmitt, one of the company’s owners, said. “You’ll have to check our website tomorrow.” One difference between the cookie election and the actual contest is voting more than once is allowed. “We encourage it,” Schmitt said. (Earlier at 2:34) Election day brought out a variety of opinions in Deerfield as people cast their ballots for President, Congress, the Illinois General Assembly and county races. As people voiced their concerns over issues …
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6:54 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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D'Amico has represented the district since 2004.
UPDATED AT 3:00 P.M. The day after the election, the Rep. D'Amico's campaign provided the following statement. "It's an honor to be re-elected as State Representative of the 15th District. As always, I will do my best to serve the district and the state of Illinois to the best of my ability." UPDATED AT 10:57 p.m. Democratic incumbent John D'Amico has once again won the 15th Illinois House District seat, running this year in an uncontested race. D'Amico was elected to office in 2004 in the state's typically Democratic 15th district, which includes part of Chicago’s Northwest Side, Niles, Morton Grove and Glenview. At 10:56 p.m., with 45 of 46 precincts reporting, D'Amico had received 12,024 votes. D'Amico is an advocate of stricter …
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7:32 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Shares an office or pays her rent? Another guy with 2 public salaries while we have to struggle. A lot of nerve to even ask to be elected when hes taking a job some unemployed person should have. Seems to be a family tradition I saw all the time in the ward. more ›
Candidates in 10th District, State Senate contest vote and greet voters.
After more than a year of campaigning and millions of dollars spent, the voters of the 10th Congressional District will decide today if Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) will continue to represent them or the job will go to Democratic Challenger Brad Schneider of Deerfield. Voters will also choose the whether West Deerfield Township Supervisor Julie Morrison, a Democrat, or Republican Highland Park pediatrician Arie Friedman will succeed retiring state Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest). Earlier: Candidates Seek Votes as Campaign Nears End As soon as the polls close at 7 p.m. today, Patch will start posting results until there is a winner in all races. Before the polls opened at 6 a.m. today, 100,269 people had already voted in Lake County …
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6:12 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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From the school referendum to the Obama vs. Romney race, we'll have reporters staked out all over to give you the latest election results, photos and what's going on at the candidates' receptions.
This could be one of the most exciting elections of your lifetime. And we at Patch.com are cranking into high gear to bring you timely results tonight, in races from the presidency to the 9th Congressional District to the Illinois House to the Golf School District 67 referendum. Earlier: Before you vote, get everything you need in Niles-Morton Grove Patch's Election Central We'll start updating election returns just after 7:15 p.m. and continue until a winner is called. We'll have reporters at Chicago's McCormick Place to cover the Obama election returns event, as well as at candidates' election night watch parties in Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Schaumburg and other towns. Be sure to follow Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Twitter and Facebook …
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10:20 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012
there elected to serve Madigan more ›