Sunday, April 14, 2013
One of three re-elected to the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education outlines her plans for the coming term.
The newest member-elect of the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education said in an email last week that he is ready to step into the position, while one of the three re-elected board members said she looks forward to her continued service to the district. “As I mentioned prior to the election, my primary objective is get accurate information to the parents and taxpayers in a timely manner as decisions are being contemplated,” board member-elect Edward McNally wrote in an email to St. Charles Patch after last Tuesday’s election. “I want them to have adequate time to consider items being put up for a vote, so they can express properly informed views to their representatives on the board.” Corinne M. Pierog was one of…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Newcomer to join incumbents on St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education.
The St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education will seat a new member in the weeks after Tuesday’s consolidated election. District 303 voters on Tuesday night re-elected frontrunner Corinne M. Pierog and fellow incumbents Steven L. Spurling and James Gaffney. New to the board is Edward McNally, an educator who with 2,999 votes finished the race in the No. 2 spot, according to unofficial tallies. Pierog finished in No. 1 with 3,216 votes. Spurling, with 2,848 votes, finished third, followed by Gaffney with 2,606. Among the remaining District 303 candidates, Nancy A. Muzzey finished No. 5 with 2,256 votes, James P. Conro with 2,071 votes, incumbent Michael A. Vyzral with 1,447 votes, and Richard A. Leidig Jr. with 1,…
Unofficial tallies show two former aldermen defeating 1st and 2nd Ward Aldermen Jon Monken and Clifford Carrignan.
St. Charles’ aldermanic races came in with largely tight tallies, according to Tuesday night’s unofficial tallies that indicated voters had unseated incumbents in the city’s 1st and 2nd wards, while holding onto three incumbents in the rest. Unofficial tallies showed 3rd Ward Alderman William Turned, 4th Ward Alderwoman Jo Krieger, who was unopposed, and 5th Ward Alderwoman Maureen Lewis retaining their seats, while two former aldermen unseated the incumbents in the 1st and 2nd Wards. In the 1st Ward, Ron Silkaitis, who has represented that ward before, appeared to be the winner. Silkaitis garnered with 266 votes, while incumbent Alderman Jon E. Monken secured 231 votes. First-time candidate Justin Osbourne trailed with 193 votes. “I give …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Third Ward alderman has clear 2-to-1 lead over nearest contender in St. Charles mayoral race, according to unofficial tallies.
Third Ward Alderman Raymond Rogina handily won St. Charles’ mayoral election Tuesday night by a convincing lead over the nearest of his three competitors in a vote that saw fewer voters turn out to the polls than the mayoral contest four years ago. With unofficial results showing him with 2,031 votes — more than a 2-to-1 margin over his nearest challenger, Rogina accepted the win with eagerness about the future and a measure of graciousness. “I was a\surprised at the margin,” Rogina said late Tuesday. “These were three great guys running against me. I’m elated with the margin of victory, but I’m humbled by it at the same time.” Rogina said throughout the campaign, he listened to and learned from his opponents — Jake Wyatt, John Rabchuk and…
Now that the polls have closed, follow our site for live results to learn who won and by how much in all your St. Charles races. We'll be updating this post throughout the night as votes are tallied.
The results are finally rolling in. The above list gives you the results for all your local races and will be updated regularly as vote totals become available.
Your guide to the St. Charles April 9 Consolidated Election.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County forum welcome the candidate for St. Charles mayor and the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education.
The four candidates for St. Charles mayor and eight candidates for the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education will appear before voters tonight to introduce themselves and answer a question or two during a candidates forum. St. Charles Patch will be on hand to provide live-blog coverage of the forum. F you can’t be there in person, be sure to visit St. Charles Patch to follow the evening’s dialogue. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County, the forum is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Building, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The evening’s guests are St. Charles mayoral candidates: Also on the evening’s agenda are the eight …
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If you witness electioneering, illegally placed campaign signs or denial of voting rights at any of Kane County’s 228 voting precincts, call the hotline at 630-208-5328.
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Wednesday, April 3
Kane County voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during next week’s consolidated election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems. The Election Complaint Line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9, 2013. Anyone who experiences or witnesses any possible illegal election activity, such as electioneering, illegally placed campaign signs or denial of voting rights at any of Kane County’s 228 voting precincts should call the hotline at (630) 208-5328. The hotline will be staffed by representatives of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant State’s Attorneys will take the complaints about potential violations of Illinois election laws and are prepared to …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tonight's forum runs from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Carnegie Room of the St. Charles Public Library.
Tonight's forum runs from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Carnegie Room of the St. Charles Public Library.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Registered voters can begin casting their ballots in St. Charles City Hall.
Charles Davis
5:03 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013
I cannot wait until these results are finalized and we get two thoughtful and independent Aldermen to replace Monken and Carrignan. The Council will be better off without those two. more ›