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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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Lake County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Lake County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 27, 2025

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Women and girls deserve secure, private spaces'

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, expressed concerns over a recent incident at a Deerfield middle school, describing it as a "blatant violation of federal authority and women’s rights."

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

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Lincolnshire trustee candidate Munger: ‘It’s a great place to grow up and raise a family’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Tom Munger, a Lincolnshire native, is vying for a spot on the village's board of trustees in this spring’s election.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'If Republicans don’t step up now, Illinois will be lost'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 24, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that Democrats are heavily investing in Illinois elections and influencing nonpartisan races.

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State Rep. Wilhour after Deerfield student forced to change in locker room with boys: 'Gov. Pritzker, are you ok with this?'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour addressed Governor J.B. Pritzker with the question, "are you ok with this?"

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Former Tribune columnist: 'What Dems have done to Deerfield girl -- and the rest of Illinois -- is just plain AWFL'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 20, 2025

John Kass, a former columnist for the Chicago Tribune, said Chicago Democrats, including Governor J.B. Pritzker, have enabled situations like the one reported in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Ela Area Library Trustee candidate Birner: ‘The Board’s primary duty is to continually increase the excellence of the Ela Area Library’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Betty J. Birner is a candidate for Ela Area Library Trustee in the April 1 election.

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CCSD 46 school board candidate Halverson: ‘The most pressing issues will involve fiscal responsibility and sustainability’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Hillary Halverson is a candidate for the Community Consolidated School District 46 (CCSD 46) Board of Education on the April 1 ballot.

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North Shore District 112 School Board candidate Fishman: ‘A key focus must be to accelerate recent academic growth’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Jaret Fishman is a candidate for the Board of Education for North Shore School District 112 in the April 1 election. The North Shore School District 112 Board of Education is composed of seven volunteer members elected to four-year terms, with vacancies filled by appointment until the next election.

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Round Lake Park Trustee candidate Fahrner: ‘We will be proactive in gaining residents' input to ensure their concerns are addressed'

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 18, 2025

David Fahrner is a candidate for Round Lake Park trustee on the ballot in the April 1 election.

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Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 Board incumbent board member Weaver: ‘I’ve been an advocate for legislative matters that impact our district’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 14, 2025

Michael Weaver, an active member of the Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 Board, is seeking re-election on April 1.

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North Shore School District 112 candidate Morgan: ‘I look forward to listening, learning, and working’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 14, 2025

Ryan Morgan is a candidate on the April 1 ballot for the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education.

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Riverwoods Board of Trustees candidate Raff on priorities if elected: ‘Ensuring communication and transparency from the Board of Trustees’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 14, 2025

Lester Raff, a retired pathologist and longtime community advocate, is running for a seat on the Village of Riverwoods Board of Trustees in the April 1 election.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Pritzker’s approach is unsustainable and only deepens the state’s fiscal crisis'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 14, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that Governor JB Pritzker's unrealistic revenue projections have exacerbated Illinois' financial crisis.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Sanctuary cities are a disaster for public safety'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 14, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that the March 5 hearing before the U.S. House Oversight Committee revealed how Brandon Johnson and other Democratic mayors cannot justify sanctuary city policies.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Recognize this movement as a testament to parental dedication'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 13, 2025

Illinois parents have united in a protest to defend their right to homeschool without restrictions, according to Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans.

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Highland Park City Council candidate Lidawer: ‘Community vibrancy is crucial to Highland Park’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 12, 2025

Annette Lidawer is up for re-election for Highland Park City Council on April 1.

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Pierce seeks re-election as Antioch Village Trustee: ‘My life has taught me how to appreciate people’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 12, 2025

Scott Allen Pierce, current Village Trustee for Antioch, is seeking re-election on April 1. Pierce has served for six terms as Antioch Trustee.

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Woodland School District 50 Board candidate Zwiefelhofer: ‘The board has become dysfunctional’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 12, 2025

Joel Zwiefelhofer, is a candidate on the April 1 ballot for the Woodland School District 50 Board.

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Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: 'demand leadership that respects and protects taxpayer money'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 10, 2025

Vernon Township Republicans Chairman Jay Swidler has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's administration for its handling of Illinois' Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program.