The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses: Stephanie Kifowit (84th), Chris Metcalfe (85th), Scott Preston (91st), Michelle Smith (97th), Donna Russell (98th), Mike Marron (104th), Amy Elik (111th), Kevin Schmidt (114th) and Paul Jacobs (118th).
Illinois Right to Life has removed their approval rating for Democratic House District 111 candidate Joe Silkwood, saying he seeks to deceive voters by claiming to be both pro-choice and pro-life on the topic of abortion.
East Alton Village financials indicate that taxes were raised as the general fund was depleted and pension funds worsened under Illinois House candidate Joe Silkwood’s leadership.