Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
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🚨 Crime
A Channahon man was denied pretrial release after being charged for attempting to place an explosive in a Halloween candy bowl, amid findings of ammunition and methamphetamine in his home.
🏛️ Government
In Will County, key races include the county executive, county clerk, and coroner, with incumbents facing challengers across various offices.
Will County voters participated in the November 2024 elections, casting ballots for various local, state, and federal races, with mail-in and provisional ballots allowed two weeks post-Election Day for submission and issue resolution.
Laurie Summers leads Robert Enright in the Will County Coroner race with ongoing counts showing her ahead; both candidates present distinct visions for the office's future.
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant leads Charles “Chuck” Maher in the bid for Will County Executive with 53% of the vote in partial results.
Democrat Michele Stiff leads the special election for Will County Clerk with 52% of the vote against Republican Annette Parker's 48%, following the resignation of Lauren Staley Ferry.
Will County experienced a high voter turnout on Election Day, with over 100,000 votes cast halfway through the day, reflecting a significant community engagement despite the availability of early voting.
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