No records of mandatory training required of all Illinois township supervisors exist for Daniel Didech, a Democratic competitor for the District 59 state House seat.

Jessica for Lake County Board, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,250 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Cindy Masover, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.

Legislation U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) co-sponsored this year to end outdated tariffs on non-U.S. goods recently drew both House and Senate approval.

Ken Idstein thinks it’s time voters of the 62nd District judged Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) based on his actions and not just his words.

Friends of Bob Morgan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $23,950 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Joyce Mason, a candidate committee, reported receiving $14,420 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

If you are looking for a way to be more involved in your community, consider running for Village Trustee.

Friends of Karen Feldman, a candidate committee, reported receiving $11,270.47 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Republican candidate Ken Idstein is calling for Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) to join him in condemning “extreme political attacks” after an Idstein campaign sign was defaced with an anti-gay slur.

Friends of Adam Didech, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,750 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends of Ken Idstein, a candidate committee, reported receiving $16,415 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Grayslake State House candidate Sam Yingling received another $18,122 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Citizens for Paul Frank, a candidate committee, reported receiving $292.90 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Chuck Bartels, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,040 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Karen Feldman is convinced all of House Speaker Mike Madigan’s campaign contributions to legislators come with an IOU.

The Lake Bluff School Board consists of seven members elected to serve a term of four years.

Gurnee State House candidate Joyce Mason received another $98,713 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Northbrook State House candidate Jonathan Carroll received another $31,510 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.