Name: Devin McCrate Position for which you are a candidate: Dundee Township Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I’m running because I believe the township’s services are vital to the community, and I want to help make sure its resources are put to the best possible use. To me, that means maintaining our open spaces, providing short-term assistance for people in economic difficulties, and keeping routine costs under control. Having followed the current board’s activity, I believe there are opportunities to cut unnecessary expenses and to find outside funding to support township programs.   What experience and [...]

  Name: Carol J Rauschenberger Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Elgin and I would ask for their vote to let me serve another term.  I am working on several important initiatives that I would like to see through to fruition including a comprehensive strategy for our homeless community and a Sustainability Action Plan with the Sustainability Commission. Additionally, I would like to continue working with the Police Chief on several department initiatives, and finally, to support our community [...]

Name: Patricia 'Trish' Glees Position for which you are a candidate: Dundee Township Supervisor   Why are you seeking this position? I’m running for re-election of Dundee Township Supervisor, because I’m committed to serving all the residents of Dundee Township. I believe in the continued development of Open Space programs, and I will ensure the protection of general and emergency assistance and Ride in Kane programs. I’m looking forward to the continued undertaking of the 708 Mental Health Board, which will be serving Township residents. I believe NO senior resident, family or individual should go hungry or must determine what [...]

  Name: Jodi Perkins Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Elgin City Council because I recognize that the Elgin City Council needs to demonstrate and exercise more common-sense leadership when making decisions on behalf of the citizens of this great and diverse city. In recent years, rather than addressing the concerns of the community, the City Council has been bogged down by national issues that do not necessarily apply to Elgin.  We also need Council leadership to be more proactive and less reactive.     [...]