Fox Valley
Tea party favorite claims victory in U.S. House race — but nothing settled yet
Walsh holds slim margin, but Bean isn't walking away. ... Full story
Voter turnout up from 2006 midterm
With a 62.3 percent voter turnout, Batavia led the Tri-Cities in participating in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results from the Kane County clerk. ... Full story
At long last, it’s election day
Welcome to election day. Yes, today’s the day it’s all been leading to. Just in the Fox Valley, candidates have spent millions trying to get your attention, trying to swing your opinion. ... Full story
Area synagogues on alert for terror attack
Area synagogues were notified Friday they might have been the destination for suspicious packages coming in from Yemen. ... Full story
Economy, political ads may take toll at the polls
On Tuesday, the nation will decide whether to turn Washington red or blue. ... Full story
Area towns top state, nation on census return rates
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its mail-in statistics, showing how many people sent back their 2010 census forms. With the final numbers expected to come out before the end of the year, the bureau said residents shouldn’t be concerned that their town’s mail-in performance will affect funding or redistricting. ... Full story
Marks hopes for write-ins in 14th race
You won’t find his name on the ballot. But Doug Marks, of Carpentersville, hopes you’ll consider him as a viable choice in the 14th Congressional District race. ... Full story
Candidates take on issues at bar forum
Three of the four hopefuls for the 14th Congressional district faced off in a forum Thursday night hosted by The Kane County Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of the 16th Judicial Circuit. ... Full story
New faces for County Board
Several candidates in this year’s Kane County Board races are challenging long-time incumbents in an election that is bound to seat many new board members, either way. ... Full story
Two finalists named for Kane state’s attorney job
Two veteran attorneys are finalists to be the next Kane County state’s attorney after John Barsanti leaves the position to become a judge. ... Full story
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