The results are in. Find out who won the races for county, state and congressional seats and other elections in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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General Assembly and congressional contenders from the south suburbs spoke to voters over the weekend at an open forum hosted by Team HOPE and the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs.
Jobs, transportation, education — and the need to make sure the Southland's issues get a fair hearing in government — were front and center in a weekend open forum for primary candidates. Hosted by Team HOPE and the Democratic Women of the South Suburbs in Hazel Crest, Southland residents heard several candidates for state and federal office speak Saturday. In the 2nd congressional district primary, challenger Debbie Halvorson questioned U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s ability to get things done. Jackson, in turn, touted his efforts on behalf of the third airport project. Patch towns in this district include Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights and Olympia Fields. In the primary for 19th State Senate District, Tinley Park Village trustee …
State Sen. Maggie Crotty (D-Oak Forest) wants to spend more time with her family, report says.
judd w. bonamino
1:23 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
no he does not. the sad part is he will never lose. the chicago machine runs the state. more ›