Elm Leaves

Saviano wins village presidency in Elmwood Park

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:42:23 -0500

ELMWOOD PARK — Surrounded by supporters and applause, Angelo “Skip” Saviano was all smiles Tuesday night at his campaign headquarters. After serving as a state representative for almost 20 years he is now the new village president of Elmwood Park.

Election Day polls are closed

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:03:35 -0500

It’s Election Day. Voters will be choosing among candidates for village, library, park district, school and township boards, and, in some cases, village leaders and referendums. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Crowded race for Triton College Board

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:58:18 -0500

RIVER GROVE — Three seats are up for grabs on the Triton College Board with three incumbents looking to be re-elected and four candidates wanting to change that.

Elmwood Park village president candidate familiar to voters

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:05:05 -0500

ELMWOOD PARK — The moves have been made and a familiar political face is now seeking a new political seat. Angelo “Skip” Saviano, whose last day as state representative in the 77th District is Jan. 9 after he lost his re-election bid in November, has set his political aspirations closer to home. As a member of the People’s Choice Party, he is running for village president of Elmwood Park in the April election. Saviano said Elmwood Park Village President Peter Silvestri approached him about the seat. Silvestri said he is not running for re-election because of public perception surrounding his …

How much did it cost Tea Party GOPer Joe Walsh to lose? About $70 a vote

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:56:24 -0500

If money “buys” a vote for a candidate, then ultimately the tens of millions of dollars poured into Illinois congressional races failed to pay off. Outside groups plowed $43 million into the top six U.S. House races in the Land of Lincoln on top of individual campaign spending. However, in the three top Chicago-area congressional races, those who spent the most money — or had the most spent on their behalf — lost.

Electric aggregation referendum fails

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:05:25 -0500

ELMWOOD PARK — Voters in Elmwood Park appear to have again turned back a referendum concerning electrical aggregation. With 15 of 15 precincts reporting, 3,275 people supported aggregation, while 3,613 were against, according to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Elmwood Park Village President Peter Silvestri said the second attempt at the referendum was to give the community the opportunity to save on electricity as a collective body. “We wanted to give the people an opportunity to save money through aggregation like other communities have,” he said. “I wasn’t for or against it.” The referendum asked if the …

Quigley commands in 5th Congressional

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 06:21:20 -0500

CHICAGO — Incumbent Mike Quigley retained a large lead over challengers Dan Schmidt and Nancy Wade Tuesday night for the 5th Congressional District. With 577 of 586 precincts reporting, Quigley had 168,052 votes, Schmidt 73,553 and Wade 14,501, according to unofficial election results. If Quigley indeed wins, he “is very honored to serve both Washington and the district for a third term,” he said Tuesday. If re-elected, Quigley plans to focus on job growth, environmental issues and health care. “I’m thrilled and excited,” he added. Green candidate Wade has been an activist since the mid-70s and became a community activist …

Voting running smoothly, at least in suburbs

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:54:48 -0500

A steady and significant number of voters have turned out to polling places in Cook County, but rain this afternoon and evening could hurt voter turnout. Very few voters waited in line Tuesday but crowds were steady until after 9 a.m. when it began to taper off, according to Cook County Clerk David Orr, who was visiting polling places in the far west suburbs when reached on his cell phone. Orr expects voter turnout in Cook County to be less than the 73.5 percent of four years ago, but thinks it will still be high. “It is unclear if the …

Quigley faces pair of challengers for 5th Congressional

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:35:00 -0500

CHICAGO — Mike Quigley is up for re-election to represent Illinois’ 5th Congressional District. “I plan to continue working together as a team in keeping our country safe,” Quigley said.