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Illinois Valley’s official March 2026 primary election results

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary.La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters weighed in on statewide, judicial, statehouse and county-level races during the primary.The winners of the matchups will go on to the November ballot.* Won(i) IncumbentDemocratIncumbent JB Pritzker wins, running unopposed: 1,197,587 (100%).Republican*Darren Bailey: 304,162 (53.28%)Ted Dabrowski: 165,229 (28.94%)James Mendrick: 54,599 (9.56%)Rick Heidner: 46,374 (8.12%)Joseph Severino (write-in): 480 (0.08%)DemocratIncumbent Kwame Raoul ran unopposed: 1,155,998 (100%).Republican*Robert Fioretti: 495,600 (99.41%)Andy Williams Jr. (write-in): 2,955 (0.59%)Democrat*Margaret Croke: 406,577 (34.51%)Karina Villa: 383,443 (32.54%)Holly Kim: 286,403 (24.31%)Stephanie Kifowit: 101,787 (8.64%)RepublicanBryan Drew wins, running unopposed: 499,513 (100%).DemocratIncumbent Alexi Giannoulias wins, running unopposed: 1,171,435 (100%).Republican*Diane Harris: 279,727 (52.99%)Walter Adamczyk: 248,198 (47.01%)Democrat*Juliana Stratton: 507,689 (40.39%)Raja Krishnamoorthi: 411,150 (32.71%)Robin Kelly: 229,788 (18.28%)Kevin Ryan: 61,914 (4.93%)Bryan Maxwell: 10,070 (0.80%)Sean Brown: 8,122 (0.65%)Awisi Bustos: 8,020 (0.64%)Christopher Swann: 7,896 (0.63%)Jonathan Dean: 6,762 (0.54%)Steve Botsford Jr.: 5,411 (0.43%)Adam Delgado (write-in): 75 (<0.01%)Republican*Don Tracy: 215,523 (39.96%)Jeannie Evans: 122,840 (22.78%)Casey Chlebek: 60,222 (11.17%)R. Cary Capparelli: 56,907 (10.55%)Pamela Long: 53,810 (9.98%)Jimmy Tillman: 30,042 (5.57%)Maxwell Rice: 4 (<0.01%)DemocratIncumbent Lauren Underwood wins, running unopposed: 56,414 votes (100%).Republican*James Marter: 23,312 (74.92%)Gary Vician: 7,794 (25.05%)Krystal Dorey (write-in): 8 (0.03%)DemocratPaul Nolley ran unopposed: 38,665 (100%)RepublicanDarin LaHood (i): 52,91John Kitover (write-in): 110 (0.21%) Incumbent Sue Rezin, a Republican, ran for reelection unopposed (12,113 votes), and Ernie R. Marcelain of Yorkville ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (13,574). Incumbent Chris Balkema, a Republican, ran for reelection unopposed (17,694 votes). No Democrats filed.Incumbent Ryan Spain ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (7,211 votes) and Nicole Dopler of Rapids City for the Democrat (5,226).Incumbent Bradley Fritts, a Republican, ran unopposed (5,820 votes), and Nolan Kemp of Dixon ran unopposed as a Democrat (4,923). Incumbent Jed Davis, a Republican, ran unopposed (8,198 votes), and Caroline McCree of Yorkville ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (6,759). DemocratAmy Briel (i): 7,059 (99.86%)Tyler Thompson (write-in): 10 (0.14%)Republican*Liz Bishop: 2,520 (60.42%)Crystal Loughran: 1,651 (39.58%)Tim Ruestman of Kappa ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (8,617 votes). No Democrats appeared on the ballot.Jason R. Bunting ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (9,300 votes). No Democrats appeared on the ballot.Charlie E. Mitchell ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (5,734 votes) and incumbent Jennifer Ebner ran unopposed for the Republican (5,465).Incumbent James L. Spelich ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (5,502 votes). No Democratic candidates filed.Incumbent Adam C. Diss ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (5,563 votes). No Democratic candidates filed.No La Salle County Board races were contested in the primary.On the Democratic side, incumbent Jill Bernal filed in District 12 (331 votes), incumbent David Torres in District 15 (215), Mark William Hill in District 16 (191), incumbent Pat Walsh in District 20 (246), incumbent Brian Dose in District 21 (236) and Morgan Phillips in District 29 (173).On the Republican side, incumbent Catherine Owens in District 5 (341 votes), incumbent Douglas L. Stockley in District 8 (197), incumbent Raymond F. Gatza in District 9 (188), incumbent William “Bill” Brown in District 16 (192), incumbent Stephen Aubry in District 22 (214), incumbent Michael A. McEmery Sr. in District 23 (164), incumbent Nancy Eurich in District 26 (142) and incumbent Tina Busch in District 29 (286). Incumbent James W. Reid is seeking an unexpired two-year term in District 4 (278 votes), and Glen Pratt filed as a write-in candidate in District 10 (13 votes).Districts 3 and 14 have no candidates from either party.Incumbent Matthew S. Eggers ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (2,406 votes). No Democratic candidates filed.Incumbent Joseph R. Birkey ran unopposed for the Republican nomination (2,396 votes). No Democratic candidates filed.Democrat*Michael Wittig: 1,018 (57.91%)Joseph A. Flanagan: 740 (42.09%)Republican*Tom Kammerer: 1,843 (70.88%)Edward Jauch: 757 (29.12%)No Bureau County Board races were contested in the primary.On the Democratic side, incumbent John Baracani filed in District 10 (131 votes), Chad Hannon in District 11 (71) and Cheryl Lipka in District 12 (138). Incumbent Bradley Bonnell filed for an unexpired two-year term in District 2 (103 votes).On the Republican side, incumbent Derek Whited filed in District 6 (190 votes), incumbent Marsha A. Lilley in District 7 (107), incumbent Keith L. Cain in District 9 (127), incumbent Kerwin G. Paris in District 14 (178) and incumbent Lizabeth Novotny in District 18 (173).District 15 has no candidates on either ballot.Incumbent Tina Dolder ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (402 votes). No Republican candidates filed.Incumbent Kevin E. Kunkel ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (392 votes). No Republican candidates filed.Incumbent Joshua B. Boedigheimer ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (417 votes). No Republican candidates filed.No Putnam County Board races were contested in the primary. Democratic candidates Anthony “Tony” Rue Jr. (351 votes), Luke D. Holly (331) and Charles Lenkaitis (342), all incumbents, ran unopposed for the three at-large seats. No Republican candidates filed.Regional Superintendent of Schools for La Salle, Marshall and Putnam countiesRyan F. Myers ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination: 6,042 votes (100%). No Republican candidates filed.Regional Superintendent of Schools for Bureau, Henry and Stark countiesIncumbent Kathy Marshall ran unopposed for the Republican nomination: 5,458 votes (100%). No Democratic candidates filed.DemocratJohn Pavich: 51,201 (30.28%)*Margaret “Peggy” O’Connell: 117,901 (69.72%)Republican*Jason A. Helland: 51,265 (56.92%)Mark Senak: 38,800 (43.08%)Melissa Olivero ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination (9,464 votes) and Michelle A. Vescogni for the Republican (10,343).Leonore Rural Fire Protection District — Creation PropositionFor: 42 (71.19%)Against: 17 (28.81%)LaMoille Community Unit School District 303 — Non-Binding Question to Deactivate High SchoolYes: 327 (75.87%)No: 104 (24.13%)Tiskilwa Rural Fire Protection District — Special Tax LevyYes: 212 (75.71%)No: 68 (24.29%)Sheffield Fire Protection District — Increase Corporate Tax RateYes: 102 (58.96%)No: 71 (41.04%)Sheffield Fire Protection District — Special Tax for Ambulance ServiceYes: 111 (64.53%)No: 61 (35.47%)Sheffield Fire Protection District — Special Tax for Emergency and Rescue Crews and EquipmentYes: 114 (66.28%)No: 58 (33.72%)

Illinois Valley’s official March 2026 primary election results

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Illinois Valley’s official March 2026 primary election results

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Illinois Valley’s official March 2026 primary election results

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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark interviews Morrison’s Tony Vanderleest & Brad Yaklich

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On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark sits down with Tony Vanderleest of the Morrison Fire Department and Brad Yaklich with the Morrison Department of Fun to discuss several events in Morrison this spring, including

Sterling garage fire destroys structure

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A residential garage fire on Sterling’s First Avenue was brought under control Monday after firefighters from multiple departments responded to the blaze and prevented it from spreading to neighboring structures.

Historical Society to present history of Bollman Field, New Bedford Elites on Saturday, April 25

Tiny New Bedford was the capital of fastpitch softball in the mid 1950s with the National tournament played on the diamond built by softball superfan Earl Stickel.He built Bollman Field in New Bedford named after his cousin Vivian Bollman, who died during the Flu Epidemic of 1918. Stickel brought the national tournament to New Bedford for three years from 1955-57. New Bedford’s own Bollman Elites finished third in 1955 and 1956 before reaching the championship game in 1957, taking second.The Manlius Historical Society and the Bureau County Historical Society will host a presentation on Stickel and his legendary New Bedford Elites at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Manlius Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 202 S. 4th Street in Manlius.There is no admission charge. Refreshments will be be served.

Historical Society to present history of Bollman Field, New Bedford Elites on Saturday, April 25

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The Manlius Historical Society and the Bureau County Historical Society will host a presentation on the legendary New Bedford Elites softball team at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Manlius Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 202

Historical Society to present history of Bollman Field, New Bedford Elites on Saturday, April 25

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Historical Society to present history of Bollman Field, New Bedford Elites on Saturday, April 25

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The Manlius Historical Society and the Bureau County Historical Society will host a presentation on the legendary New Bedford Elites softball team at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Manlius Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 202

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