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Jim Luebke thanks supporters for efforts

By Letter Writer | November 15, 2010

I'd like to thank everyone who supported me in my run for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder. Most notably I would like to thank Sharon Holmes, Judy Butler, and all the staff in the office who helped me to more fully understand the duties of the office....

County clerk elect: Thank you for your support

By Letter Writer | November 4, 2010

Surrounded by friends at O’Leary’s Irish Pub and Grill on election night, we watched the numbers trickle in telling me that the voters of DeKalb County were sending me to serve them in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Deeds.I want to thank...

Dissecting how your vote is counted

By Jessica Wells | November 4, 2010

After making their voices heard with a ballot, a voter may wonder what process occurs to tally their votes. DeKalb City Clerk Steve Kapitan said the city has been using optical scan readers to count the ballots since before the 2000 election. The optical...

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...

69th District State Representative Profiles

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2010

69th District State Representative Name: Dan Lindsey (Green Party) he is currently a substitute teacher. Hometown: South Beloit Platform: He plans to work on getting eduction to have its own source of funding without the state touching anything. He is...

Politicians should have Pritchard’s attitude

By Editorial Board | October 26, 2010

Although Illinois State Representative Robert Pritchard will run unopposed in the Nov. 2 elections, the Northern Star Editorial Board still feels that he represents the ideas and platform we can stand behind and endorse. The proximity of Pritchard, who...

DeKalb County needs Acardo’s spirit

By Editorial Board | October 26, 2010

The Northern Star Editorial Board endorses John Acardo for the position of DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder. When it comes to electoral races, the position of county clerk is one of the most overlooked, but it's one of the most important. The county clerk...