Week in Review: Oct. 31-Nov. 7
A complete roundup of the 2010 election, as well as other highlights from the past week in Lemont.
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Biggert Wins Seventh Term in 13th District Congressional Seat
Republican Judy Biggert wins over Democratic challenger Scott Harper with more than 70 percent of the vote in Cook County.
Judy Biggert will be returning to Washington D.C. for her seventh term as U.S. Representative for the 13th District. Biggert, 73, won with 72 percent of the vote in Cook County, 67 percent in DuPage and about 58 percent in Will against Democrat challenger Scott Harper, 49, for the predominantly Republican district, which includes Orland Park, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Lisle and other southwestern suburbs. "This election wasn't about one race or one person," Biggert said after late numbers came through in her favor. "People want a new direction and the Republicans can take that path. It will be a challenge, but we're going to have to govern well. I think we can get this country back on track." Drew Pusateri, Scott Harper's spokeman…
With All Precincts Reporting, District 113A Referendum Rejected by Majority of Voters
Lemont Patch will update unofficial referendum results as they are reported by the Cook and Dupage county clerks.
For the second time this year, a referendum proposed by Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A was rejected by the majority of voters. According to unofficial results from Cook County Clerk David Orr's office, 4,351 (57.66 percent) voted against the referendum while only 3,208 (42.44 percent) voted in favor. In DuPage County, where three precincts voted, the referendum was shot down 733 votes (52.47 percent) to 664 votes (47.53 percent), according to the DuPage County Election Commission. The mood was somber at This Must Be the Place in downtown Lemont, where members of Citizens for 113A -- a political group in favor of the referendum -- gathered to watch election results. Mark Hinkle, one of the group's founding members, …
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Election Results 2010
We will be posting results in real time throughout the night.
All election night, Patch will be uploading real-time results for the local, state and federal races that affect your local community, from your county board seats to your representatives in Congress. These numbers will be updated throughout the night, so check back frequently for your election coverage. All information is from local county clerk's offices or election commissions. Results are unofficial pending certification from the relevant election authorities. U.S. House of Representatives 13th District Illinois State House of Representatives 37th District Illinois State House of Representatives 36th District U.S. House of Representatives 3rd District U.S. House of Representatives 1st District Cook County Board of Review 1st District…
Patch at the Polls: Judges Report High Turnout in Final Hours of Election
Several precincts saw nearly half of registered voters with only one hour left in the midterm election.
Also voting on the referendum for District 113A are some residents of DuPage Township. Precincts 41 and 128 had a "very good turnout," with 664 voters as of 5:50 p.m., election judges said. "Precincts 41 and 128 vote for Lemont 113A -- I think that attributed to heavier turnout than expected, judge Lorianne Juskiewicz said. "We've had a lot of activity from the moment we opened. We had a line several times throughout the day." Juskiewicz said the turnout has been impressive, especially considering Tuesday was a midterm election. "Compared to the past midterm elections which were very quiet, we've been very active," she said. Dozens of voters waited in line at Centennial Community Center with a little over an hour left in the election. As …
Patch at the Polls: Senior Voters Out in Force at VFW, LHS
Election officials said voter turnout has been high in Precincts 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11.
There also has been a high turnout of senior voters from Precincts 4 and 5 at Lemont High School, election judges said. Like the precincts voting at VFW Post 5819, Precincts 4 and 5 encompass much of older Lemont, including the downtown's west end and the area around the high school. As of 2:40 p.m., Precinct 4 had 226 voters and Precinct 5 had 230. "Turnout has been great so far," election judge Paul Cimino said. "I wouldn't be surprised if it beat the 2008 presidential election." According to Cimino, the line for voting in Precinct 5 has been steady throughout the day. "I think there are a lot of issues on the ballot that have people concerned — particularly the local issues," he said. Election judges in Lemont Township Precincts …
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Voter Guide: What You Need to Know on Election Day
Lemont Patch provides a quick guide for the Nov. 2 election, from polling places to candidate information.
When to Vote The election takes place Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Where to Vote Your polling place depends on which precinct you live in. To find your polling place, visit the Cook County Clerk's website or Evoter. Voters in Lemont can also visit the websites of the DuPage County Clerk and the Will County Clerk. Polling places can change last minute. You can also refer to the precinct map to the right. If you know your precinct, we've put together a list of polling places you can refer to: Lemont Township 9, 11, 13: Centennial Community Center, 16058 W. 127th St. Lemont Township 6: Lemont Township, 1115 Warner Ave. Lemont Township 4, 5: Lemont High School, 800 Porter St. Lemont Township 3, 14: Lithuanian …
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Lemont Residents at Odds Over Dist. 113A Finances on the Eve of Referendum Vote
Citizens for 113A, a political action group, is campaigning for more district funding, while others say a tax increase is not the solution.
In the final days of campaigning for the Nov. 2 midterm election, the question of whether or not to support the referendum for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A has many community members at odds. Citizens for 113A, a political action group made up of around 170 parents and supporters of the school district, is in favor of the referendum, which proposes the sale of $8 million in working cash bonds. On Oct. 27, the group hosted a community forum at Old Quarry Middle School to discuss what they think are the potential implications of a "no" vote. "The district can't sponsor or fund any type of referendum campaigning initiatives, so the burden falls on us as a group," said Mark Hinkle, one of the founding members of Citizens for …
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82nd District Challenger Says Budget Comes Down to Wants and Needs
Candidate Q&A: Matt Mostowik, the Darien man challenging in the 82nd District, says he'll draw a firm line between what the state can cut back on and what it can't do without.
Longtime Darien resident Matt Mostowik entered the race for the 82nd District seat in the Illinois House with an agenda of change. He talks to Patch about his history on the District 61 School Board, improving the state's morale, and the fragile balance between meeting voter's wants and needs. He's challenging incumbent State Rep. Jim Durkin. Darien Patch: What kind of change do you think is in store for Illinois with this election? Matt Mostowik: I think there are some very difficult decisions that are going to have to be made that previous elected officials have avoided. They've avoided them because they don't want to upset the electorate. They want to keep their job. But how can someone keep their job when they're not doing their job? …
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State Rep. Jim Durkin Talks Unfinished Business in Springfield
Candidate Q&A: State Rep. Jim Durkin, the 82nd District incumbent, says the General Assembly should focus entirely on state agency budgets in the next session.
Jim Durkin is no stranger to Springfield. He's represented the 82nd District in the Illinois House since 2006, and before that represented the 44th District from 1995 to 2002. Durkin also served as the ranking Republican on the committee that impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He's facing Matt Mostowik on the Nov. 2 ballot. Patch chatted recently with Durkin on how to balance to budget, where the cuts need to be made and how the House can regain its citizens' confidence. Patch: What unfinished business do you have in Springfield? Jim Durkin: The issues you see here in the district are not unlike the issues you see in the state. What are we going to do about debt? Are we ever going to balance the budget? How are we going to do it? To …
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11:14 pm on Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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