The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Ill. State Senator Bill Brady for this Tuesday's governor's race. Illinois has long had a problem with governmental corruption. Two of our last three governors - George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich...

I would like to encourage the NIU community to get out and vote on Nov. 2. Among the many races to be decided are the members of your DeKalb County Board. The big issue this election cycle being discussed by voters appears to be the huge expansion of...

I'd like to ask you to vote for my friend, Jim Luebke, who's running for the office of DeKalb County Clerk. Jim and I both serve on the social ministry team at First Lutheran Church, and I know him as a caring and committed person who takes responsibility...

As mayor of Genoa, I understand the complexities, issues and many concerns that elected office can bring. In any race for office, the electorate must decide who is the most qualified and most ready to lead for the next term. I am voting for John Acardo...

John Acardo Position: Hanover Township in Bartlett overseeing human resources and information technology Party affiliation: Republican Platform: Acardo plans to continue to provide open and honest government within the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office,...

Elections are an opportunity for voters to have their voices heard by choosing the right person for each elected position. For the past five years, I have had the pleasure of knowing John Acardo, not only as a co-worker, but as a friend. The office of...

The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Lisa Madigan for Illinois Attorney General. The overwhelming factor that came into play was Madigan's determination in pushing transparency throughout Illinois government. Illinois has never been...