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Munger elected to Lincolnshire Village Board by 10 votes: ‘I'm really excited to join the Village Board as a new Trustee!’

In one of the closest races in recent memory, Lincolnshire native Tom Munger has officially secured a seat on the Village Board of Trustees—winning by just 10 votes.

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 18, 2025

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Steve Cortes on Rep. Schneider opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Brad Schneider’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 17, 2025

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Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: Gov. 'Pritzker protects power and profits over people'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 16, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said Governor J.B. Pritzker's veto of House Bill 2547 was a betrayal of Illinois workers.

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Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: 'President Trump is paving the way for more equitable academic opportunities'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 14, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that the Trump administration is holding universities like Northwestern accountable for ensuring admissions and advancement are based on merit and individual qualifications.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'People of Illinois deserve to know their elections are secure'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 9, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns that Illinois is undermining election integrity by not adhering to President Trump's executive order requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

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Munger leads by seven votes in too close to call Lincolnshire trustee race

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 3, 2025

At the end of vote conting on April 1 Tom Munger was ahead by only seven votes.

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Lake County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 27, 2025

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.

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

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

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."

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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.