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Scott Schwerer is back as chairperson of the McDonough County Board. But not everyone is happy about it.Schwerer chaired the board for 12 years before…
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About a half dozen McDonough County residents were not allowed to vote in the Illinois primary in March. McDonough County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes blamed…
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to continue allowing same-day voter registration. Last month’s election was the first time Illinois gave people…
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Voters will decide whether to essentially do away with Macomb’s February election.The measure is on the ballot next Tuesday, March 18.The city currently…
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The McDonough County clerk is asking the city to no longer hold a primary in February of odd-numbered years.Macomb is the only community in the county…
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It’s possible neither of the people most affected by the outcome of the “50% Plus One” case in Macomb will be in court to hear the judge’s ruling.Judge…
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The City of Macomb is saying little about the disputed election in the city’s second ward. Mayor Mike Inman read a brief statement during the city council…
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As a history professor, I often look for ways in which the past can inform the present. One belief that led me to my profession is that history imparts…
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In most elections, the candidate with the most votes wins. But that did not apply in a recent Macomb election – and no one seems able to explain how the…
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McDonough County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes said voters were at her office when the doors opened at 8:00 am for the first day of early voting on October…