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6 | November 15, 2018 | The Lockport Legend Election 2018 lockportlegend.com Lipinski easily retains D3 Congressional seat against Holocaust denier Art Jones Cody Mroczka Contributing Editor United States Representative Dan Lipinski, an incumbent conservative Democrat, soundly defeated neo-Nazi Lipinski and white supremacist Arthur J. Jones and three write-in candidates in the General Election on Nov. 6. A 14-year veteran of Congress, Lipinski dominated the competition on election night. Out of a total 217,799 votes cast, Lipinski earned 160,501 (73.69 percent), while Jones got 57,298 (26.31), according to unofficial results from the Chicago Board of Elections, as well as clerk’s offices in suburban Cook, Will and DuPage counties, as of Friday, Nov. 9. In Chicago, Lipinski earned 55,813 votes (83.69) to 10,876 (16.31) for Jones. Lipinski had BE SMART. ADVERTISE IN CONTACT 86,159 (71.31) in suburban Cook, with 252 out of 252 precincts reporting, where Jones had 34,670 (28.69). In Will County, Lipinski earned 18,198 (55.90), while Jones gained 11,576 (38.11), with 100 percent of precincts reporting. And in DuPage, Lipinski had 331 votes (65.29), while Jones 176 (34.71). Following his victory, Lipinski issued a statement. “I want to thank the voters for giving me the honor of representing the Third District for another two years in the U.S. House of Representatives,” he wrote. “The results demonstrate that voters want more of my commonsense leadership that brings people together, and has produced results for the district and the country.” In suburban Cook County, the turnout for the district was 52.19 percent. In Will County, it was 57.05. State Rep. Margo McDermed wins third term T.J. Kremer III Contributing Editor In DuPage County, with all 161 precincts reporting, Fitzgerald got 32,175 votes for 51.55 percent, with Curran netting 30,236 votes for 48.45 percent. DuPage had by far the most votes cast for the State Senate District 41 race, coming in at a total of 62,411. Finally, in Cook County, Curran had 11,203 votes (55.39 percent) to Fitzgerald’s 9,021 votes (44.61) percent, with 35 of 35 precincts reporting. A total of 20,632 ballots were cast in the race in Cook County. Curran was appointed to the seat last year to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Chris- Republican incumbent State Rep. Margo McDermed was given a third term by Illinois McDermed voters, defeating Democratic challenger Matthew J. Hunt. Out of 46,113 total votes Curran holds off challenger Fitzgerald in State Senate District 41 race Thomas Czaja Contributing Editor Incumbent State Senator John Curran has retained his seat for State Senator District 41, topping Bridget Curran Fitzgerald in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, General Election. Curran, a Republican, received a total of 48,654 votes (51.08 percent) between suburban Will, Cook and DuPage Counties, according to unofficial results from the county clerks’ websites from those counties, as of Friday, Nov. 9. Meanwhile, Fitzgerald, a Democrat, earned Don’t let your business short this season. The Lockport Legend JULIE MCDERMED 708.326.9170 ext. 21 j.mcdermed@22ndcenturymedia.com ® in the races, McDermed received 26,863 votes (58.25 percent) to Hunt’s 19,250 (41.75), according to unofficial results from the Will and suburban Cook County Clerks’ websites. McDermed had 6,205 votes (55.24) to Hunt’s 5,027 (44.76) in suburban Cook County with 20 of 20 precincts reporting. Will County saw her up 20,658 (59.22) to 14,223 (40.78) with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Turnout of registered voters for this race in suburban Cook County was 59.04 percent. In Will County, turnout was at 57.05 percent for the race. In an emailed statement to The Legend, McDermed thanked her supporters. “Thank you to everyone 46,177 votes (48.48 percent) across the three counties, which had a sum of 95,239 votes for the race. “I am humbled and honored to have the privilege to continue to represent the people of the 41st Senate District in the Illinois State Senate,” Curran told The Legend in an emailed statement following his victory. “Throughout this campaign, I have spoken to many residents about the need to hold the line on taxes, reform our property tax system and promote a safe and healthy living environment. This includes clean air and clean, affordable water. “My main focus upon returning to the Illinois Senate will be resolution to the pollution emitting from the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook and holding American Water and the Illinois Commerce Commission accountable for the excessive rates charged for water in Homer Glen. Additionally, I will continue to advocate for term limits on all state elected officials and fair maps to end partisan gerrymandering, in order to reform Illinois’ broken system of governance.” With a total of 12,196 votes and all 16 precincts reporting in Will County, Curran received 7,215 votes (59.16 percent), and Fitzgerald received 4,981 votes (40.84 percent). that supported my election bid,” she wrote. “I have focused on what I know to be the priorities of residents of the 37th district: education, property tax relief and transportation investment. I will double check those priorities for the next term and focus on the needs of this district for the next two years. Thank you again.” Durkin retains D82 State House seat against Tom Chlystek Jacquelyn Schlabach Assistant Editor Incumbent Republican Jim Durkin retained his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives Durkin for the 82nd District defeating Democrat Tom Chlystek in the Nov. 6 General Election. Durkin earned 28,739 votes across suburban Cook, Will and DuPage counties, while Chlystek earned 17,500, according to unofficial results from all three county clerks’ websites. Will all precincts reporting in Will County, Durkin received 65.71 percent of the 10,493 votes cast. With all precincts reporting in Cook County, Durkin received 64.16 percent of the Please see D41, 12 19,612 votes cast. With all precincts reporting in Du- Page County, Durkin received 57.39 percent of the 16,134 votes cast. Durkin was appointed to represent the 82nd District in 2006 and was elected to the position later that year, as previously reported by The Legend. Durkin was elected as the Minority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives in 2013.
lockportlegend.com Election 2018 the Lockport Legend | November 15, 2018 | 7 Ventura wins, Parker retains seat for Will County Board District 9 Thomas Czaja Contributing Editor Newcomer Rachel Ventura, a Democrat, along with incumbent Republican Annette Parker, were victorious Tuesday, Nov. 6, in the gubernatorial election. Ventura was comfortably the top vote-getter, finishing nearly 8 percent ahead of Parker, according to unofficial results from the Will County Clerk’s Office. Ventura secured a total of 8,552 votes (39.60 percent), while Parker finished with 6,920 votes (32.04 percent), with all 25 precincts reporting. Missing out on winning one of the two seats up for grabs was Democrat Jim Murphy, who finished third Ventura Parker with 6,123 votes, or 28.35 percent. “We were hoping for a positive response, since we have done so much hard work knocking on 10,000 doors and calling 13,000 phone numbers,” Ventura said of what went into her victory. She went on to thank those who came out and voted for her and said she plans to be an accessible elected official, encouraging those she represents to reach out to her if they have ideas or concerns. “I want this to be a twoway conversation,” Ventura said, calling herself not a politician but “just a mom.” “I want to be truly representing individuals.” Parker, who has been on the Will County Board since 2014, likewise thanked voters and said she, too, knocked on many doors. “We accomplished a lot in four years because of [bipartisanship with elected officials for the district],” Parker said. “I thought it important to keep bipartisan control in District 9.” White Oak Library referendum denied again by voters Max Lapthorne, Editor The White Oak Library District’s referendum to increase the limiting tax rate failed once again, according to unofficial results from the Will County Clerk’s website as of Friday, Nov. 9. With all precincts reporting, 60.18 percent of voters said “no” to the referendum, which proposed increasing the limiting tax rate 0.0306 for tax year 2018, while 39.82 percent of voters cast their ballots in favor. There were 23,805 total votes cast. The referendum has been on the ballot the last four elections, most recently in the March Primary Election when it narrowly failed with 53.81 percent of voters voting against it. The White Oak Library would use the funds to increase library hours, increase outreach services and install a digital media lab, as previously reported by The Legend. Township waste pickup referendum approved Max Lapthorne, Editor The Lockport Township referendum asking permission for the Township to negotiate a waste pickup contract on behalf of residents has passed, according to unofficial results from the Will County Clerk’s website as of Friday, Nov. 9. The referendum received 65.85 percent “yes” votes compared to just 34.15 percent dissenting votes. There were 4,082 total votes cast, with 2,688 of them in favor. The passing of the referendum allows the Township government to negotiate a contract with waste and recycling companies on behalf of its residents, as previously reported by The Legend. Currently, residents are responsible for hiring their own garbage company, Please see D9, 10 which has resulted in residents in the unincorporated area paying much higher prices than those in nearby cities and villages, as previously reported by The Legend. “We’re going to try to make it as easy as possible for everyone to get a fair price for garbage pickup,” Lockport Township Supervisor Ron Alberico said. Lockport resident Mike Kelley wins Will County Sheriff ’s race Max Lapthorne, Editor Lockport resident Mike Kelley will be serving a second term as Will County Sheriff after defeating challenger Jim Reilly in the Nov. 6 General Election, according to unofficial results from the Will County Clerk’s website. Kelley was named on 57.83 percent of ballots, while Reilly received 42.17 percent of votes. There were 240,669 total votes cast, with Kelley receiving 139,188 as of tallies Friday, Nov. 9. “We basically ran on our accomplishments of the last four years,” Kelley said. Incumbents win in Will County Board District 7 James Sanchez Contributing Editor Why Just Change Oil When You Can... •FAMILY DISCOUNT Multiple Cars - 2nd Car Oil Change...... •Tues. - LADIES DAY Oil Change............................................... •Wed. - SENIOR DAY Oil Change............................................... “We just wanted the people of Will County to know our message and what we accomplished the last four years and what they had to look forward to if they reelected us.” Kelley began his career with the Will County Sheriff’s Office in 1988. He said he plans to continue to focus on the opioid crisis in his second term, adding that his administration has had success fighting the epidemic in the unincorporated areas of Will County, and he wants to expand their efforts into county municipalities. “We started a lot of great programs in the last four Balich Republicans Steve Balich and Mike Fricilone will maintain their seats on the Will County Board for District 7, according to unofficial results from the Will County Clerk’s website. Balich and Fricilone fended off Democratic challenger Kyle Killacky to take the two seats, with Balich receiving 40.79 percent of $3.00 OFF $3.00 OFF $3.00 OFF •NEW CAR CHECK-UPS •Lube, Oil & Filter • Automatic Transmission Service • ter, Breather & PVC Valve • Fricilone New and Improved! We Remodeled! COUPON OIL CHANGE We’ll Check and Top O ... ˛ Transmission Fluid ˛ Power Steering Fluid ˛ Radiator Fluid years to combat this heroin epidemic,” Kelley said. “.... What I really want to do is extend our resources into the municipalities and get them involved in our prevention coalition so it can be a joint effort where everybody is on the same page... We’ve been pretty successful in unincorporated Will County and we want to take our show on the road.” Kelley expressed gratitude for the support he received from voters. “We’re going to make them glad that they voted us back in for four more years,” he said. votes and Fricilone tallying 30.71 percent. Killacky finished just behind Fricilone with 28.5 percent of the vote. Balich, who has been a member of the Will County Board since 2012, received 11,109 of the 27,237 total votes cast, while Fricilone, who has also served on the Not valid with any other . Expires 12/06/18 Please see D7, 12 $ 22 99 1038 E. Ninth Street (Rt. 7) • Lockport, IL • 815-838-4948 Between Pagoda House and Anthony’s Pancake House
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