“Over the past three years, we’ve focused on prosecuting violent crimes instead of spending disproportionate resources towards low-level offenses.”

“For the sake of the next generations and to avoid economic disaster, we must curtail our spending, eliminate waste, loopholes and create better economic conditions for our middle class to expand.”

“Americans have seen an erosion of liberty for many years now. I’m running to defend your liberty.”

“I am a Vietnam veteran and the main reason I am running for this office is to oppose all of these wars in the Mideast.”

“I’m Dick Durbin’s and the Washington Elite’s worst nightmare.”

“Illinois needs a senator who will support President Trump and represent the values of the citizens of Illinois.”

“My goals in the Senate are clear: to continue working for affordable, quality health care for all families; to protect our environment and Lake Michigan; to reduce gun violence and to continue to make certain Illinois families and farmers receive their fair share of federal dollars.”

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) is governed by a nine-member board elected at-large with three commissioners elected every two years. During the March 17 primary, candidates will run for six-year terms.

The Cook County Board of Review is a three-member board, elected from three electoral districts, that hears and decides taxpayer complaints on assessed value or exempt status of real property in Cook County. In 2020, one commissioner from the 1st District will be elected.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is the keeper of the records of the court. The clerk is responsible for serving the court, the legal profession and the general public by recording court decisions and events; handling fines, bail bonds and other financial transactions; and supporting the court system with record storage, microfilming, automation and other services.