Three Democratic candidates, vying for state offices in the March 2026 primary election, made a campaign stop in Sycamore this week, sharing their views on equity in education.

Scott Johansen: I began attending Kane County Board and Finance meetings in the past couple of years. I have seen poor communication practices between the Treasurer and the Kane County Board. I believe I can improve that immediately. Read Johansen's full questionnaire here

Penny Wegman: My top three priorities are increasing transparency, modernizing the Treasurer’s office, and improving efficiency. Read Wegman's full election questionnaire here

Connie Cain: The Treasurer’s Office is currently functional and meeting basic service needs, but there are clear deficiencies in several areas that need fresh leadership to address effectively. Read Cain's full election questionnaire here

Amy Johnson on the SAFE-T-Act: I would also support continued evaluation of outcomes using data, particularly regarding public safety, court appearance rates, and victim impact, so adjustments are based on evidence. Read Johnson's full questionnaire here

Rob Russell: The Safe-T Act has had both positive and negative effects. Almost all of the positive aspects were already being implemented by responsible organizations. Read Russell's full questionnaire here

Lou Santoyo: The SAFE-T Act is a major change, and my view is shaped less by theory and more by real-world experience. Read Santoyo's election questionnaire here

State funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades. Recruitment for the program is focusing on residents in Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties.

Authorities are trying to identify a man’s remains and determine how he ended up dead in a creek near West Dundee.