🇺🇸 Local election results

It’s time to wave goodbye to those delightful yard signs — election season has come to an end. As of last night, these are the results for key Kane County offices:

• State’s Attorney: Jamie Mosser (D) leads Andrew Sosnowski (R)

• Circuit Court Clerk: Theresa Barreiro (D) leads Anthony Catella (R)

• Coroner: Monica Silva (D) leads Robert Russell (R)

• Board Chairman: Corinne Pierog (D) leads Lance Bell (R)

• Auditor: Penny Wegman (D) leads Gretchen Butler (R)

• Recorder of Deeds: Sandy Wegman (R) leads Marisela Villegas (D)

Ballot questions: Illinois' three statewide non-binding ballot questions on election interference, expanded IVF coverage and boosting taxes on millionaires for property tax relief all passed by wide margins.

Forest preserves: The Kane County Forest Preserve District’s Land Acquisition & Preserve Improvement Referendum passed. Learn about the initiative.

➡️ View comprehensive, unofficial results for all of the 2024 General Election races that appeared on Kane County ballots, including State Senators and Congressional District Representatives.

🗳️ Type in your home address on this page to view the results for your specific ballot.

🚩 In tangentially related news, nearly 5K people submitted entries in a contest to redesign the Illinois state flag. The public will vote on a winner next year.

📰 News to use

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☑️ Civic happenings: Geneva City Council approved a landmark designation for the Brownson-Baumann House and also approved the 302 River residential development. View the project narrative and renderings of the proposed buildings.

🔒 Reelection bid: Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke will seek a 12th term in office. First elected in 1981, he’s believed to be tied as the longest-serving mayor of an Illinois town.

☑️ Threatening behavior: Batavia police are investigating a report of a man who was offering candy to children while hiding in a cluster of trees near Louise White Elementary School.

☑️ Righting the ship: FermiForward, a group led by the University of Chicago, will begin work to implement a new vision when it takes over management of Batavia-based Fermilab in 2025.

☑️ Starting the process: Local residents who wish to run for public office in St. Charles in the 2025 Consolidated Election need to file election packets by 11/18. Get the details here.

☑️ Serious wreck: A single-vehicle, roll-over crash shut down Seavey Road from Bliss Road to Deerpath Road on Wednesday. Officials are investigating the incident.

🏘️ In the community

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☑️ Fox’s future: St. Charles’ Fox River Dam Joint Task Force will meet Thursday (11/7) to continue gathering and analyzing information related to the forthcoming dam decision. Anyone can attend (including online via Zoom).

☑️ Veterans Day: The annual St. Charles Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday morning (11/11) at Fire Station 1 — followed by the 18th Annual Veterans Day Salute Concert at St. Charles North High school in the evening.

☑️ Campaign cleanup: Several drop-off facilities in the Tri-Cities area will accept campaign signs for recycling over the next couple of weeks. See the locations and the steps you should take before recycling.

☑️ Sky supply: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is among the first U.S. hospitals to test drone deliveries of medical supplies and specimens on its campus — a peek into the potential future of healthcare logistics.

☑️ Fall planting: It’s not too late to plant trees and other greenery this fall — but you should probably do it soon. Both Wasco Nursery and Heinz Brothers Greenhouse have great deals on certain items.

✳️ Pajama Drive: Give a foster child the gift of coziness by donating new pajamas for infants, children and teens (all sizes). Drop donations at Alphagraphics St. Charles or call 630-513-7711 to arrange pickup. Donations will be given to CASA Kane County. Deadline is 12/2.

🎸 Live music

This weekend’s lineup features some fun, out-of-the-ordinary performances with the Winterfest Art Market happening all weekend in downtown Batavia and the Guitars for Vets celebration at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles on Sunday (11/10).

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🎅 Unwrap the magic of The Little Traveler

Loaded with festive gifts to check every box on your list, the Little Traveler’s Christmas Catalog is here! Flip through the online version filled with charming holiday décor, unique stocking stuffers and delightful treats that make perfect presents for loved ones (or yourself!).

🛍️ Local biz

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☑️ Specials + happy hours: Check out Wok n Fire’s Thursday Ladies’ Night specials (St. Charles), Aurelio’s Mexican-themed Tuesday deals (Geneva), and Acquaviva Winery’s Wednesday holiday special (Batavia).

☑️ Batavia biz: On Friday (11/8), Fruitful Yields Health Foods is celebrating its “grand re-opening” on Randall Road, while Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services will be holding a two-year anniversary celebration at Start Something Studios.

🔒 Cheers to 2025: The Squire Ale House — a new restaurant planned for the former location of The Lodge in Campton Hills — has shifted to an early 2025 opening date after originally aiming to open this fall.

🗓️ Events & Things to Do

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☑️ Winterfest Art Market | Fri 11/8 - Sun 11/10 | Downtown Batavia | An action-packed weekend of music, shopping, food and more.

☑️ Geneva and St. Charles Pumpkin Smashes | Sat 11/9, 9AM-12PM | Various Locations | The sustainable (and fun!) way to get rid of old pumpkins.

☑️ STC Indoor Farmers Market | Saturdays, 9AM-12PM | Baker Memorial Church, STC | Peruse the same great stuff, just inside.

☑️ Community Donation Drive | Sat 11/9, 9AM-11PM | STC North High School | Drive-thru donations benefitting top area charities.

☑️ Artisan Craft & Food Fair | Sat 11/9, 9AM - Sun 11/10, 3PM | Heritage Prairie Farm, Elburn | Support local and shop unique holiday items.

☑️ Corron Farm Preservation Society Meat Raffle | Sat 11/9, 12-4PM | Old Town Pub, Campton Hills | Giveaways, auctions and a chance to win Ream’s meat.

☑️ Empty Bowls Fundraiser | Sat 11/9, 5PM | Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva | Have fun and help fight food insecurity.

🎟️ Women’s Club Holiday Craft Fair | Sun 11/10, 9AM-4PM | Geneva High School | WGN will be broadcasting live from this wonderful charity event.

☑️ Winter Clothing Drive | Sun 11/10, 10:30AM-1:30PM | Kane Co. Government Center, Geneva | Donate some cold-weather clothes!

☑️ Guitars for Vets | Sun 11/10, 12-5PM | Riverlands Brewing, STC | Live music, food and raffles for a GREAT cause.

🌖 Weather snapshot

☀️ Today: High 56F | Low 37F | Sun’s back!

☀️ Friday: High 58F | Low 40F | Clear skies

⛅️ Saturday: High 57F | Low 50F | Moody skies

⛅️ Sunday: High 57F | Low 46F | A lil precip

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