DeKALB — Incumbent Republican Adam Kinzinger has won reelection to the U.S. House in Illinois' 16th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
NIU is a part of Illinois' 16th Congressional District.
After five terms in office,...
DeKALB — DeKalb County residents called the voting process at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room Tuesday afternoon a “quick and easy process” while there were no lines to cast their ballot.
A steady stream of voters filled the Hopkins Park Terrace...
DeKALB — Election officials at the DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center are reporting high turnouts on the final day to vote for the general election.
The Rec Center, 1765 S. 4th St., has voting split into two sections with: one gymnasium designated...
DeKALB — Voters trickled into the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center Tuesday to make their voices heard by casting their ballots for the 2020 general election.
Voting began at 6 a.m. for all polling locations across DeKalb County and will run until...
Election Day is here, and many voters may be anxious to hear the results. To make sure everyone’s vote is counted, counting the ballots takes time.
In DeKalb, there is a specific process that goes into counting the ballots that starts as soon as...
The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency.
Name:
Cat Brian Prescott
Occupation:
Student, Van Driver
Education:...
DeKALB — Taking a photo of a filled-in ballot violates Illinois voting laws and can constitute a Class 4 felony in Illinois, according to state legislation.
Kane County Circuit Clerk John Cunningham said the law is in place to deter vote-buying,...
The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency.
Name:
Dennis J. Miller
Occupation:
DeKalb County Coroner
Education:
Waubonsee...
By Northern Star Editorial Board
| October 29, 2020
Election day is less than a week away, so it is important to understand what's on the ballot. Everyone knows about the presidential candidates, but what Illinois voters may not know is there is a new proposed amendment that involves taxes. It has been...
DeKALB – On the ballot for the 2020 general election is an amendment to Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution, also known as the fair tax amendment. It's a proposal to make Illinois’ current income tax look more like the federal income...
The following is the response to a Northern Star questionnaire sent to all local candidates for the 2020 election. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and consistency.
Name:
Rukisha L. Crawford
Occupation:
DeKalb County Board Member
Education:...
