In the GOP and Democratic primaries in Will County, Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, while Republican Don Tracy defeated five other challengers, and James Reilly defeated Justin Fialko for Will County Sheriff.
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Will County Regional Spelling Bee Champion crowned at 2026 Scripps National Competition
Kingston McGhee, a 6th grader from Crete-Monee Middle School, won the 2026 Will County Regional Spelling Bee after 14 rounds of competition, and will advance to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026 as Bailey wins
In the Illinois primary elections, Croke leads the Democratic comptroller race, while Giannoulias and Raoul face challengers in the Secretary of State and Attorney General races, respectively, and the GOP did not have a candidate for Treasurer.
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Will County Clerk early voting
Early voting in Will County will end on Monday, March 16, with extended hours and 23 satellite locations available for registered voters to cast their ballots.
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Maple Syrup Magic sweetens the pot with new activities
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Maple Syrup Magic will take place on March 14th at Plum Creek Nature Center, featuring maple syrup making, pancake breakfast, obstacle course, chainsaw art, slacklines, and ambassador animals.
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Patrick Jones Democratic Candidate for Will County Sheriff stands for reform and accountability
Patrick Jones, a 50-year-old Joliet resident with 24 years of experience in the Will County Sheriff’s Department, is running for Will County Sheriff in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, with a platform focused on reform, accountability, and community safety.
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ReShawn Howard new Will County Budget and Finance Director
ReShawn Howard has been appointed as Director of the Will County Budget and Finance Department, bringing over 30 years of experience in government finance, corporate, consulting, and accounting to the role.
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Dan Jungles Candidate for Will County Sheriff would seek more transparency if elected
Dan Jungles, a life-long resident of Will County, believes his decades of experience with the Will County Sheriff’s Office make him the ideal person for the position of Sheriff, and he plans to make the department more transparent, prioritize mental health for law enforcement officers, and save taxpayers money.
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Michelle Stiff Running for Will County Clerk Makes Her Case
Michelle Stiff, the Democratic Candidate for Will County Clerk, is running in the General Primary Election to ensure free and fair access to the voting process, modernize the electoral system, and provide fiscal discipline to save taxpayer dollars.
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Will County Clerk updates to Vote by Mail and Drop Box locations
Will County Clerk has published the locations of ten secure ballot drop boxes for Vote By Mail collection, including a newly acquired box in New Lenox, which will be available from February 9 to March 16, 2026.
