2024 Election

Ricky Rivard, running for Kane County Board, responded to our questionnaire.

William Roth, running for Kane County Board, responded to our questionnaire.

One week from Election Day, over 90,000 Will County voters have already cast their ballots for president and other local races via early and mail-in voting.

La Salle County voters will select a chairman for the La Salle County Board. Incumbent Don Jensen, R-Deer Park, runs against board member Brian Dose, D-Ottawa, on Nov. 5.

Tiara McCullough, running for Kendall County Circuit Clerk, responded to our questionnaire.

Matthew Prochaska, running for Kendall County Circuit Clerk, responded to our questionnaire.

Jamie Mosser, running for Kane County State's Attorney, answered our questionnaire.

Andrew Sosnowski, running for Kane County State's Attorney, answered our questionnaire.

Zach Turnbow has resigned from the Kendall Township Board of Trustees after it was revealed that he currently lives in Bristol Township, not Kendall Township.

Early voting is brisk throughout the Illinois Valley – roughly even with the robust early voting in 2020 – and county clerks anticipate turnout well above 70%.

Your one-stop shop for all of the Northwest Herald's election coverage, including the McHenry County Board, countywide races and referendums.

Republican McHenry County Board District 7 candidate Paul Thomas answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: In her role as DeKalb County Circuit Clerk this past three years, Lori Grubbs has worked tirelessly to bring services to all members of the public.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: If you think you have spotted voter suppression or intimidation, what should you do? Know your rights!

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: I am writing to express my support for making the office of City Clerk in DeKalb an appointed position.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Lori Grubbs is a hard-working, devoted public official who knows the court system, the role of the Circuit Clerk and cares about the people she serves.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: I encourage the voters of both DeKalb and Sycamore cities to vote yes on the referendum for an appointed city clerk, writes former DeKalb City Councilman Bill Finucane.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: No thanks to tyranny

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: While both candidates are good persons and good attorneys, it is the unique relevant experience of Chuck Rose that shows him to be the superior choice.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Murri Briel best choice for State Rep. District 76

Republican McHenry County Board District 6 member and candidate Carl Kamienski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 5 candidate Deena Krieger answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

What policies would you support to ease the burden on Illinois taxpayers? Amy Briel: The repeal of the Illinois grocery tax was a good start to easing taxpayer burden and I believe we can do more by expanding the childcare tax credit

Eric Weis, running for Kendall County State's Attorney, answered our questionnaire.

Jose Villagrana, running for Kendall County State's Attorney, answered our questionnaire.

Republican McHenry County Board District 1 challenger Pat Sullivan answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democratic McHenry County Board District 5 candidate Steve Firak answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Penny Wegman, running for Kane County Auditor, answered our questionnaire.

Gretchen Butler, running for Kane County Auditor, answered our questionnaire.

Republican McHenry County Board chair incumbent and candidate Mike Buehler answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Your one-stop shop for all of the Daily Chronicle's election coverage, including the DeKalb County Board, countywide races and referendums.

Republican McHenry County Board District 8 incumbent Tracie Von Bergen answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 6 candidate Arne Waltmire answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Peter Janko, the challenger in the Illinois House 69th District, answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Joe Sosnowski, incumbent Illinois House 69th District state representative, is seeking reelection and answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Liz Bishop: I support the general concept of Karina’s Bill to remove rearms from the possession of anyone having an order of protection against them, as well as from anyone who has had a FOID card revoked for any other reason.

Mary Mahady, the Democrat challenger in the Illinois House, 63rd District, answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Steve Reick, the incumbent Republican in the Illinois House, 63rd District, answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Republican McHenry County Board District 9 candidate Dawn Jordi Ellison answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 8 challenger Dawn Milarski answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democrat McHenry County Board District 1 incumbent and candidate Theresa Meshes answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

What must be done to achieve a consistent national policy on immigration? Jim Carris writes: We "must secure our borders and streamline our legal immigration system to create sustainable, lawful pathways for those who wish to pursue the American dream."

What must be done to achieve a consistent national policy on immigration? Brad Schneider writes: "Our immigration system has needed comprehensive reform for years — including enhanced border security (and) modernized immigration laws."

What must be done to achieve a consistent national policy on immigration? Seth Alan Cohen writes: "To achieve a consistent national immigration policy, the government must prioritize border security, streamline legal immigration, and focus on economic contributions."

What must be done to achieve a consistent national policy on immigration? U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky writes: "We need comprehensive immigration reform — including a path to citizenship for all 10 million-plus undocumented Americans."

McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein faces a reelection challenge from Chris Kalapodis, an RN who is running for public office for the first time.

No signs in public right-of-ways, city says

Democrat McHenry County Board District 7 incumbent and candidate Louisett (Lou) Ness answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

Democratic McHenry County Board challenger Kelli Wegener answers questions from the Northwest Herald.

A La Salle Republican running for statehouse pledged Tuesday to try and overturn the SAFE-T Act and denounced three measures that would, if enacted, cut down on the time inmates would serve in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Her political opponent responds.