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Luebke’s bid comes to an end

By Allyson Martin | November 3, 2010

Tuesday night, Democrat Jim Luebke's bid for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder came to an end. "Winning is better," Luebke said. "This type of loss is not a bad loss." He felt he made his message known to many of the people in DeKalb County, and that was...

Lisa Madigan re-elected as attorney general

Lisa Madigan re-elected as attorney general

By Associated Press | November 3, 2010

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been re-elected to a third term.Madigan handily defeated Republican newcomer Steve Kim, Green Party candidate David Black and Libertarian Bill Malan.The 44-year-old Madigan became the state’s first female attorney...

Thomas Doherty celebrates a victory in the 16th Judicial Circuit Tuesday night after defeating Jordan Gallagher.

Tom Doherty takes 16th Judicial Court Judge spot over incumbent

By John Bachmann | November 3, 2010

Tom Doherty (R) was elected the 16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Tuesday night. Doherty beat T. Jordan Gallagher (D) taking 15,088 votes, which was 54.3 percent of the total vote. Doherty and his group of about 60 supporters found out the results in...

Randy Hultgren

U.S. Rep Foster loses seat to Republican lawmaker

By Associated Press | November 3, 2010

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster has been defeated by Republican Randy Hultgren in Illlinois’ 14th congressional district.With 76 percent of precincts reporting, Hultgren had 51 percent of the votes on Tuesday and Foster had about 45 percent.The 14th...

College Republicans celebrate midterm election

College Republicans celebrate midterm election

By Alex Fiore | November 3, 2010

There was cause for celebration at O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub, 260 E. Lincoln Highway, on Tuesday night. The NIU College Republicans met to watch midterm election coverage and cheer on the GOP.The organization shared an upstairs room at O’Leary’s...

DeKalb County votes in 12 board members

By Jacqueline Evans | November 3, 2010

The results are in for the DeKalb County Board from Tuesday nights election. The county board is divided into 12 districts, based on population and is the governing body of the county. The DeKalb County Board is responsible for adopting all ordinances...

Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

Republican John Acardo to become DeKalb Co. Clerk

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 2, 2010

Republican candidate John Acardo won a tight race against Democrat Jim Luebke for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder position Tuesday night. At about 8:30 p.m., election results began pouring in from 85 precincts for the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder...

Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for state's attorney.

Clay Campbell voted new state’s attorney

By Jerry Burnes and Lauren Stott | November 2, 2010

SYCAMORE | Republican Clay Campbell beat Sarah Gallagher Chami in a tight race for DeKalb County State’s Attorney on Tuesday night. Campbell received 53.5 percent of the vote, with Chami acquiring 46.5 percent. “I’m speechless,” Campbell said...

Unofficial DeKalb County election results are in

By David Matz | November 2, 2010

All 85 precincts have been counted for DeKalb County with about 51 percent voter turnout. Of 57,102 registered voters, 29,157 ballots were cast, according to the DeKalb County website.Results:CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT(WITH 85 OF 85 PRECINCTS COUNTED)YES...

Children, minorities experience the highest poverty rates in the state

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | November 1, 2010

As the season begins to change, some will pull out their winter coats and turn up their heaters to stay warm. Some people, however, don't have that luxury. According to the Social Impact Research Center at Heartland Alliance, as of 2009 in DeKalb County,...

Current Secretary of State

Secretary of State offices to close on Veteran’s Day

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2010

Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, announced that all office and facilities will close on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day, according to Secretary of State press release. According to the release, driver service facilities that...