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.

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 …

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 …

Board president not reelected in Maercker District 60

CLARENDON HILLS — Board President Paul Watkiss of Maercker Elementary District 60 failed to win reelection Tuesday when he finished fifth in a six-candidate race for four open seats. Incumbents Lisa Bishop with 820 votes and Patricia Dieball with 742 received the largest number of …

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. …

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 …

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.

Hinsdale High School District 86 candidates spar on finances

HINSDALE — Hinsdale High School District 86 Board President Dennis Brennan defended his record and running mates Thursday during a candidate forum. “We have one of the best school districts in the state, in the country,” Brennan said. Academic scores continue to rise, based on …

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181 Board candidates discuss priorities

HINSDALE — Candidates for the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181 School Board agreed on most questions posed to them during a candidate forum Thursday. The district’s priorities next year will be implementing the new Common Core standards and the district’s own Advanced Learning Plan, the candidates …

District 86 hopefuls call for more transparency

HINSDALE — Transparency, it seems to be the buzzword for local government officials.

The public wants more, the government maintains it already is transparent.

The slate of Claudia Manley, Edward Corcoran and Victor Casini have made it one of their top priorities as they campaign …

Finances dominate campaign for College of DuPage

Finances are the top concern of candidates running for College of DuPage Board, with both incumbents talking belt tightening.

Democrats make run for Downers Grove Township offices

Democrats are hoping to make inroads in township government next month. Democrats Karol Sole, Christine Hotchkin and Christopher English will challenge Republican incumbents Frank Wurster, Laura Hois and Lawrence Anderson for Downers Grove Township supervisor, clerk and highway commissioner, respectively.