In 2025, WNIJ will highlight areas of northern Illinois that have experienced dramatic shifts in the electorate over the past decade.
We will provide election information that is free, accessible, and available in a variety of formats and platforms and en español.
We're also partnering with America Amplified and local chapters of the League of Women Voters to bring you events and information about voting and the candidates before you head to the polls.
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According to results posted by the County Clerk, Hoey drew a commanding lead over fellow write-in challengers Lynn Fazekas and Steve Kapitan. All ballots postmarked by April First are still eligible to be counted. -
La elección consolidada se realizó el 1 de abril de 2025 -
La elección se realizó el 1 de abril de 2025. -
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The election was held on April 1, 2025
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The Consolidated Election was held April 1, 2025
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The mayoral hopefuls chatted with voters after taking part in a candidate forum held at Belvidere North High School. -
The League of Women Voters of Aurora Area held a city mayoral candidate forum earlier this month. The candidates are incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin and Alderman John Laesch. -
Three races for the Rockford Public Schools 205 Board are on the ballot this spring. Election Day is April 1. WNIJ surveyed the five candidates in those races on eight questions around education in Rockford -- the state’s third-largest school district. -
Four candidates will appear on the Consolidated Election ballot.
