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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Dold Announces Rematch Against Schneider

Former Congressman plans to run for 10th District seat he lost to Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) in a November squeaker.

Former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) wrote in a letter to supporters today he will run for the United States House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District in 2014, a seat he lost to Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) in November. “With deep reflection, and strong support from you … I’ve made the decision to step forward and run in 2014 to represent the 10th District of Illinois,” Dold wrote in the letter. Earlier: Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider  Dold was elected to represent the north suburban District in 2010, defeating Dan Seals in a close contest. In his bid for reelection last year, he lost another close race, this time to Schneider in a redrawn district that carved out his Kenilworth home. Dold ran for …

dold's supporter

9:56 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013

"with deep reflection" ...please...Dold jr. was prepared for a job as a politician since he was wearing pampers. I agree though, he should run for office, obviously he is not that good at running a company or doing anything except promise fools what they want in their lives...a rent-a-Jesus if you want...that's Dold...the Seals #2...a guy who will lose and run and lose and run again and again …   more ›

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider?

Reports indicate former Congressman is raising money for a 2014 run.

Though former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) has not indicated he will seek a 2014 rematch against Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield), evidence is mounting he may try to regain his 10th Congressional District seat. Dold, who reported raising no money in the quarter ending March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission, is starting to solicit funds, according to an email from the Schneider campaign and a flyer which Patch recently obtained. Earlier: Dold Resurfaces on Facebook “We just got word that former Republican Congressman Bob Dold has decided to run again,” an email sent today to Schneider supporters soliciting funds for the current Congressman’s campaign, said. A form Dold for Congress attached to this article indicates the …

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McCloud

8:20 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

Oh, I see how you guys are setting up this one. If I remember correctly, not one Republican voted for this disaster, not even one Rino. Free market, in your dreams. Imposing mandates, penalties and fees have destroyed any chance of a free market in healthcare years ago, this bill just puts it on steroids. They already are asking for more taxpayer money to feed this lion, it will eventually dwarf …   more ›

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Should 17-Year-Olds be Allowed to Vote?

The House just voted in favor of a bill presented by Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills to allow 17-year-olds the right to vote in primary elections. The Senate had its first reading of the bill Thursday.

A bill proposed by State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) to allow 17-year-olds the right to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the next general election cleared the House Wednesday, reported the Daily Herald. The House voted 95-22 in favor of House Bill 226. The Senate had its first reading Thursday. On her website, Sente states that a group of students from a political science program at Stevenson High School has advocated for this initiative for several years, beginning with her predecessor Kathy Ryg. "Over the next few weeks, myself and Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) are planning to speak to students to get them involved in all aspects of passing this bill," stated Sente. "I am hopeful that through our bi-partisan efforts…

Ben Sigal

12:02 am on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I'm one of the people who, had this been passed earlier on, would have been affected by this bill. Having a summer birthday, I was able to vote in the general elections, which I proudly did despite having thousands of miles between me and my polling place as I was out of the country on a gap year program. Someone who is that committed to polling ought to be allowed to at least vote for a …   more ›

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Schneider, Schakowsky Report Fundraising Results

North Shore representatives show active efforts while Dold raised no money.

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) raised $390,206 for his campaign committee for the quarter ending March 31 while Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) took in $173,617, according to reports filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth), who lost to Schneider in November and is reported by some Washington sources as considering a rematch, did not raise any money, according to the FEC reports. Earlier: Schakowsky, Schneider Urge Sequester Action Schneider brought in a total of $390,206 with $278,611 coming from individuals and $111,591 from committees. An individual is limited to a maximum donation during a two-year election cycle of $2,500 per candidate and a committee can give as much $5,000. …

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Vicky Kujawa

11:24 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Well, Sandra, you might get your wish to see some drive-bys on the North Shore. There were armed robberies in Deerfield and Wilmette in the last couple of weeks. Of course, those are anti-gun Lib towns so criminals know those are easy marks.   more ›

Friday, April 12, 2013

ELECTION: Voter Turnout in Lake County, Area Counties

Area voters reported little to no wait at polling places for the April 9 local election.

On April 9, just 17.62 percent of voters made it out to the polls in Lake County to vote in the this year's consolidated election, according to the Lake County Clerk's website.  Voter turnout in Tuesday's consolidated election was higher in suburban Cook and McHenry counties, but it was an average turnout for a local election in Lake County. Since 2005, turnout in Lake County has ranged from as low as 15.04 percent of voters casting their ballot in 2011 to as high as 21.90 percent voting in 2009, according to the elections results archive from the Lake County Clerk's website. Comparably speaking, during last November's presidential election, 71.18 percent of registered voters made it to the polls in Lake County.  Other counties also …

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LMJ

1:46 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013

I'm not sure what you are talking about in your community, but we call it civics when high school kids help with campaigns. What better time to learn about it, then being right there helping with the campaign of their choice. It instills something that we would hope to do with adults. Get out, learn the truth about candidates, and vote!!!   more ›

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Support

Deerfield High School student who worked to pass the $89 million referendum is grateful for passage.

Dear Community Members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you with your support of the District 113 Referendum.  Your vote for yes is a reinvestment in education in Deerfield and Highland Park.  I am very excited about the changes because it will have a direct impact on students in time for the fall.  Students will be able to learn in environments suitable for learning.  Even though I won't benefit, many students will, including my freshman advisory and PE class, and that's all that matters to me.  I spent a lot of time promoting the referendum and getting out the vote.  Including me, there were a group of students at Deerfield High School (we named our group STIR -- Students Taking Initiative for the …

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AK

1:57 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013

Since you the community man can you post the addresses of the properties you bought for flipping.   more ›

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Schneider Raises $390,000 For Reelection Bid

Washington source says Dold may be looking at rematch.

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) will report raising more than $390,000 for a 2014 reelection bid while Washington sources indicate former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) is considering a rematch. Schneider’s total is more than Dold collected in his first quarter after being elected in 2010, according to a release today from the Schneider campaign. Schneider narrowly defeated Dold in November. While Republicans have been expressing the hope Dold will run in 2014 for some time, a report in The Hill today indicated Dold is considering a rematch. He did not return a call from Patch before this article was published. Schneider believes his first quarter fundraising numbers are a reflection of the desire of people in the 10th Congressional …

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Walter White

2:43 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

He's too busy tanning and pouting about the last election.   more ›

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Oilschlager and Carrigan Projected Winners in CLC Election

Barbara Oilschlager and Philip J. Carrigan are the projected winners of Tuesday's College of Lake County Board of Trustees election.

Updated 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Unofficial results from the Lake County Clerk, not including provisional and late arriving vote by mail ballots projects the winners of the CLC Board race to be Barbara Oilschlager and Philip J. Carrigan. There were two openings on the College of Lake County board. Below is the list of candidates who ran. All candidates were sent questionnaires. Click on the names of those who returned the questionnaires to read their full profile. The candidates include Philip J. Carrigan, of Waukegan; Jeanne Marie Dauray, of Round Lake; retired vice president of student development Darl E. Drummond, of Gurnee; incumbent trustee John W. Lumber, of Ingleside; and incumbent trustee Barbara D. Oilschlager, of Grayslake. The 6-year …

District 113 Referendum Passes

The $114 million plan to renovate both Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools that residents will pay $89 million of has passed.

Update 4/10 at 8 a.m.: The community group CLEAR in 113 (Community Leaders Educating and Advocating for the Referendum in 113) issued a statement this morning to say that its members are "grateful that voters have decided to support the District 113 referendum to repair and improve Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools." "This was not CLEAR’s plan – it belonged to our community, and we’re grateful that our community came out in support of the two years of work that has been done,” said Dan Jenks, Highland Park area co-chair CLEAR 113. "We have excellent teachers, students, and parents in our district," said Tony Horwitz, Deerfield area co-chair CLEAR 113. "Now we will have facilities to meet their needs." Update 8:50 p.m.: The District …

Wyatt Gardner

6:04 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Can't we all just get along and stop hating on one another. When I graduated from DHS in 2011, all I wanted to do was go into positive psychology in order to help people better understand themselves and to be more positive. We have too much gun violence and war, instead of peace. We should have more peace then war.   more ›

Feiger, Scott Win West Deerfield Township Races

Voters elect Schwartz, Brown, Levitsky and Strom Trustees.

Patch is your source for local election results. Results do not include provisional ballots. Any votes for write-in candidates will not be counted until tomorrow. Voters in West Deerfield Township will elect a supervisor, clerk, assessor and four trustees. The assessor’ race is uncontested. All candidates were sent questionnaires. Click on the names of those who returned the questionnaires to read their full profile. Name Term or Office Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Alyson Feiger (D) Supervisor Jack Koenig Supervisor The candidates for supervisor are Alyson Feiger and Jack Koenig. Click on their name below for more information. The candidates for clerk are Kristen Scott and Linda Kozil. Name Term or Office Vote Totals …

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Matt

10:31 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Boomer, you are right. Township government is obsolete anyway. The county asses our property to. Pace has transport service, and so on. Everything this outdated layer of government is a complete waste. It is time that we wake up and abolish it and save us the extra tax. What a total waste of resources. It is beyond time to completely do away with this layer of unneeded government.   more ›

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