Winning candidates spent more than $15,000 in Hinsdale District 86

HINSDALE —The Friends for District 86 campaign fund spent more than $15,000 to defeat the incumbents on the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board.

Ed Corcoran, Victor Casini and Claudia Manley won three of the four seats up for election April 9.

Kay Gallo of …

Lost election could get more costly for Burr Ridge candidate

BURR RIDGE — John Bittner said his recent run for Burr Ridge mayor proved he’s a better businessman than politician.

“I know how to run a business. I don’t know how to run an election,” said Bittner, who said he was unaware of requirements to …

DuPage County addressing election website overload

When the results of last November’s general election were coming in after the polls had closed, the DuPage County Election Commission website was being viewed by as many as 10,000 online visitors at a time. That was understandable, given the 70 percent turnout seen in …

Focus candidates prevail in Pleasantdale

BURR RIDGE — One of the new members of the Pleasandantdale 107 School Board said the job ahead is one of enhancing rather than changing.

“We think the school is great,” said Kristin Violant. “I just want to go in there and do a good …

New Burr Ridge mayor may look at district representation

BURR RIDGE — The new mayor of Burr Ridge will investigate whether village trustees should be elected by district rather than at-large.

During his campaign, Michael “Mickey” Straub promised to address the issue with a special committee that will look into representation by district rather …

New District 181 Board members promise scrutiny

HINSDALE — One of the victors in District 181 said the board needs to do more to keep top administrators, track the progress of a new learning plan and maintain fiscal responsibility.

Gary Clarin of Clarendon Hills said Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has seen …

Hinsdale woman elected to College of DuPage Board

Hinsdale resident Katharine Hamilton was the top vote-getter in the race for College of DuPage trustee on Tuesday. Hamilton, 61, a certified public accountant, received 51,595 votes in the community college district race. Also elected was Joseph C. Wozniak, 33, of Naperville, a graphic artist …

Ra-Hurka unseated on Gower Board

BURR RIDGE — Unofficial election results show newcomers Todd Koehler and Ramona Stephens-Zemaitis have earned seats on the Gower District 62 School Board, along with incumbents Ryan Asmus and Joe Schulte. Incumbent Young Ra-Hurka was not successful in her bid for re-election. Ra-Hurka collected 533 …

GOP sweeps Downers Grove Township race

A Democratic challenge in Downers Grove Township came up short Tuesday as the Republican Party continued its hold on the offices. In unofficial results, Frank Wurster garnered 8,706 votes, or 62 percent, to hold onto his position as the township supervisor, easily defeating challenger Karen …

Lone incumbent not reelected in District 181

HINSDALE — The lone incumbent running in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 failed in her bid for reelection. With three open seats on the board, Sarah Lewensohn finished fourth out of five candidates with 1,263 votes. Jill Vorobiev was the top vote getter with 1,726. …

Straub declares victory in Burr Ridge village president race

BURR RIDGE — Cheers and champagne were part of the celebration as Mickey Straub declared himself the next president of the Burr Ridge Village Board Tuesday night. Having collected the tapes from all village precincts, Straub’s supporters said Straub handily won the position over Robert …

Hinsdale District 86 winners promise cooperation

HINSDALE — The newly elected members of Hinsdale High School District 86 Board said while they criticize the way the current board operates, they don’t disagree with their priorities.

“One of our platforms has been cooperation,” said Ed Corcoran. “All the board needs to respect …

Focus slate earns three of four seats in District 107

BURR RIDGE – With all 10 precincts reporting, three of the four Focus 4 the Future candidates appear to have earned seats on the Pleasantdale 107 school board. “We’re thrilled. We were hoping to get the fourth in, but we’re absolutely thrilled that the community …

Accusations fly in Hinsdale High School District 86 Board race

HINSDALE — Campaign messages were flying in the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board race in the final days before Tuesday’s election. One campaign email supposedly compares the backgrounds and issues of the two slates: Claudia Manley, Edward Corcoran and Victor Casini; and the one …

Election Day polls are closed

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.