The race for Illinois' 19th State Senate impacts a large portion of Cook and some of Will County, with Frankfort resident and ...

Issues such as property taxes were seen as key by candidates in Illinois House and Senate races in the south and southwest ...

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Hastings’ Republican challenger is 36-year-old Samantha Jean Gasca of New Lenox, who centers her religious faith. “Most importantly, I am a follower of Jesus ...

WILL COUNTY — The team behind a New Lenox business vowed to rebuild after fire destroyed their facility Thursday. Fire officials were called to Tri-Star Cabinet & Top Co before 11 a.m. for a ...

Senator Hastings is seeking another term. In the Nov. 5 election, his opponent is newcomer Samantha Gasca, of New Lenox. Your Name Michael E. Hastings Town of Residence: Frankfort Position Sought: ...

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