Stories by Nick Blumberg

“Acknowledging climate change and implementing strategies to address this reality are essential to the operation of the district,” Tammie Felicia Vinson says. Learn more about this candidate.

“Overflows can be a threat to public health, but they also indicate an agency that has not fully addressed the changes expected in the frequency and severity of our storms,” says Karen Roothaan. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am running to give my family and all people in Cook County clean water,” says Shundar Lin. Learn more about this candidate.

“If you, like I, are tired of machine politics that misspend your tax dollars then stop voting for Democrats,” says R. Cary Capparelli. Learn more about this candidate.

“I work diligently every day, to protect workers, promote fiscal responsibility and transparency, and ensure we maintain a clean water environment,” says Kari K. Steele. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’m running for re‐election because the people of Cook County deserve a strong conservation advocate on the Board, because I’ve been able to be an effective leader, and because water matters,” says Debra Shore. Learn more about this candidate.

“I believe that representatives should be transparent and honest about their votes,” says Lauren Underwood. Learn more about this candidate.

“It’s about time that the people of the 11th district have a congressman who knows the meaning of the word representative,” says Nick Stella. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Bill Foster. Learn more about this candidate.

“Our representatives seem to spend more time fighting with each other than listening to us,” says Doug Bennett. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can count on me to continue fighting for an economy that works for all of us, not just those at the top,” says Brad Schneider. Learn more about this candidate.

“No party, politician, family, or corporation, should have a lock on America,” says John Elleson. Learn more about this candidate.

“As much as Trump may want to redefine our country, we ARE a country of immigrants, and that’s what makes America great,” says Jan Schakowsky. Learn more about this candidate.

“The American dream is available to everyone. But it doesn’t come without hardship and sacrifice,” says Jitendra “JD” Diganvker. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ll be an independent voice for our district – not a rubber stamp for any party or president,” says Sean Casten. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve worked with my party when it’s appropriate and I’ve stood up to my party when necessary to represent the district and our community values,” says Peter Roskam. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am your voice of reason in this world of chaos,” says Tom Hanson. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’m fed up with the status quo and politicians who divide us, promise us simple solutions, and deliver nothing,” says Dan Lipinski. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need solutions, not more politicians who think these are lifetime jobs,” says Thomas Rudbeck. Learn more about this candidate.

“The citizens of the first congressional district demand a representative that will meet with the president and share with him their concerns,” says Jimmy Lee Tillman, II. Learn more about this candidate.

“The treasurer should be an independent financial leader who represents the people of our state, not special interests,” says Mike Leheney. Learn more about this candidate.

“As a Libertarian I am the only independent choice – who better to watch the Democrats and Republicans than a Libertarian?” says Claire Ball. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve spent my political career working to keep taxes low and trying to reform Illinois’ pension crisis,” says Darlene Senger. Learn more about this candidate.

“If you like what I’ve done in less than two years, imagine what I can do in four,” says Susana Mendoza. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am offering a platform that considers all of your freedoms, all the time, and my only special interest is you,” says Steve Dutner. Learn more about this candidate.

“My opponent is a poster child for term limits and is seeking a record breaking sixth term, despite the fact that he has wanted to retire for a decade,” says Jason Helland. Learn more about this candidate.