Your candidates need you!

We have a nearly full slate of great candidates coming into the primary election, but they need your support. View a full list here with names and web links only, or a partial list including brief descriptions and pictures here, courtesy of the York Township Democratic Organization. (Includes only state-wide candidates and those whose districts span part of York Township.)

And don't miss the Presidents' Day Gala on February 27, featuring national radio host Stephanie Miller, as heard on WCPT! See printable flyer here and sponsorship/registration form here.

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Fight against new Navistar site continues

Daily Herald

"Giant Steps gave us back our son," said Bill Metcalf, choking back tears, in describing the improvement he's seen in his 10-year-old son, Max. "You may not take him back again."

The Oak Park father joined two dozen others Tuesday who urged the DuPage County Board to reconsider its role helping Navistar advance a plan to move its headquarters into the former Lucent property, just across the street from the new school off Warrenville Road.

Why did Carol Stream tax hike succeed while others failed?

Daily Herald

A "no" vote from residents has left Villa Park scrambling to find money to pay for road repairs. The Winfield Public Library will remain in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act until officials can find a way to pay for an elevator.

And people in the southern part of Bensenville will have to figure out where their fire protection will come from after voters crushed a proposal that would have continued their service with Elmhurst Fire Department.