patching...
Breaking: Pumping Station Problem Leads to 5 Busted Water Mains »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Articles

Showing 1-10 of 60 articles

Opinion, Elections

Pat Quinn: Worst Governor in One of America's Worst-Run States

Take the Patch Poll: Does Pat Quinn deserve re-election or would you put another Democrat on the ballot in 2014?

Elections

Cook County's JFK? Dem Party Chairman Joe Berrios Takes Care of Family

If the Irish can stack government with family, the Puerto Rican can, too, says Berrios, who has several family members on his assessor's staff and a host of others on county, school and state payrolls.

Elections

Did Life in the Shadow of President Obama Push Jesse Jackson Jr. Over the Edge?

A columnist who's covered Jackson since his first days in public office suggests Obama's rise sent Jackson to his downfall.

Elections

Catch Up on Election Coverage

Look back on all our Election Day coverage and results.

Opinion, Elections

Live Blog Captures Election Day 2012 With Words and Images

South suburban Patch editors published updates and photos from their communities throughout the day Tuesday. Read the transcript to see what went down at polling precincts across the Southland.

Elections

Burke Wins 36th District State House, Shelstrom Loses 30 Pounds

Democrat Kelly Burke tops contest in 36th District State House race against Republican challenger Bob Shelstrom, cruising to second term.

Elections

Hurley Trounces Fernandez For 35th District House Seat

Democrat Fran Hurley defeats her Republican challenger Ricardo Fernandez to win a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Elections

Cunningham Tops Bellar in 18th District Senate Contest

Bill Cunningham will move from the Illinois House to the Senate after grabbing more than 20,000 vote over his Republican opponent, according to unofficial numbers Tuesday night.

Elections

2012 Election Results: Find All Your Local Winners

Find out who won and by how much in all your local county and state races.

Elections

VIDEO: Obama Supporters Celebrate Win

  • Nov 6, 2012

McCormick Place is filled with celebration as the race is called.

Got a Hot Tip?
 
 
 

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.