Election 2013 Rewind: Check Out the Stories, Results You Missed
Find out what you need to know about the outcome of Tuesday's races that affect Tinley Park residents.
Elections
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
D161 Board Gets a Different Look With 4 New Trustees
With a ballot devoid of incumbents, the sometimes tumultuous board of education for Summit Hill School District 161 found itself with 4 fresh faces Tuesday. Find out who made the grade.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The Fresh Face of Summit Hill D161 Board
Four out of six seats on the Summit Hill School D161 Board of Education are newcomers.
With four out of seven seats filled now by newcomers to Summit Hill School Dist. 161, a fresh crop of board members will take their seats next to board members Stacey Borgens, George Perros and Sean Doyle. The newly elected members are: The biggest vote-getter was Pamela Kohlbacher, a retired principal from D161. She received 2,140 votes. David Faber was second in line with 1,794 votes, and Richard Marron got 1,716 votes. Richard Ward came in with 1,523. Candidate Mark Zilinskas lost his bid with 1,271 votes. A contentious year led up to the 2013 Election for Summit Hill School Dist. 161. After the closing of Mary Drew Elementary School, which had parents and residents of Summit Hill School District 161 up in arms, came a controversy over …
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Incumbents Sweep Frankfort Township Election 2013
It was clear early in the evening that it was a Republican sweep for Frankfort Township officials.
Those who cast a ballot Tuesday gave incumbents for Frankfort Township a clear vote of confidence. Every office and the trustees were re-elected for another four-year term. The after-the-polls-close party at Jameson's Pub, 9545 W. St. Francis Road, where Republican incumbents gathered to watch the returns, got enthusiastic early. As each of the precincts came in, it was a clear victory for those who have been running the township for the past four years. The winners are: Kral, assessor, was the top vote-getter for Frankfort Township. He raked in a total of 5,546 compared to challenger George Perros, with 2,395. Carlson re-gained his position as highway commissioner with 5,022 votes compared to challenger Mike Benoit, who received 2,742 …
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john bruno
4:06 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Lenny....you have to distinguish between the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort TOWNSHIP. more ›
Incumbents Remain on D146 Board
With all 28 precincts reporting, Amy Connolly, Julie Jackson, Denis Ryan and John J. Carey have been re-elected to the Community Consolidated School District 146 Board of Education.
While two slates, both including newcomers, ran for the D146 board, the incumbents all won re-election. As of Wednesday morning, all 28 precincts are showing vote totals that place Amy Connolly, Julie Jackson, Denis Ryan and John J. Carey as trustees on the Community Consolidated School District 146 Board of Education. Connolly described the win as bittersweet since it didn’t include her slate partner Tim Frederickson. “The incumbents are all returning, which is surprising, but it says to me that the people are happy with the job we are doing,” Connolly said. Ryan said he was pleased with the election results, and looks forward to pursuing further technological advances in the school district. “One of the goals is to have the grade schools…
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Four Newcomers Join D230 Board
With all 119 precincts reporting, Melissa Gracias, Tony Serratore, Susan A. Dalton and Kathleen Murphy-Peterson have been elected to the Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education.
Four new board members will be joining D230 following Tuesday’s election. As of Wednesday morning, all 119 precincts are showing vote totals that place Melissa Gracias, Tony Serratore, Susan A. Dalton and Kathleen Murphy-Peterson as the new members on the Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education. “I want to learn as much as I can as quickly as possible to get up to speed, and I want to focus on bringing up the district’s ACT scores,” said Dalton. “I want to provide more support mechanisms for students, and continue to make the district safe for students.” Serratore said he is proud of the 230 United trio’s efforts, and will be focused on the new extended school days plan and finances after he is installed. “I don’t want to …
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William Riley
5:27 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
I agree, Kathie. Ben, please remove these juvenile posts. How sad that Bob and Homer have sunk so low. I guess it is easy to be ignorant when you are anonomyous. It is bullying and completely inappropriate. more ›
Turner Loses D228 School Board Seat to Newcomer
Small business owner Larry Canning made an impressive showing Tuesday, winning a seat on the Bremen school board. While trustees Evelyn Gleason and Deborah Stearns were re-elected, incumbent Marc Turner couldn't earn enough votes.
CORRECTION (10:39 a.m. Friday, April 12): An earlier version of this story had incorrect information on where and when Larry Canning went to high school. The story has been corrected. Two of the three incumbents running for re-election to the Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education were able to retain their seats Tuesday. But Marc Turner, who has been a trustee since 2005, was ousted thanks to the impressive showing by Tinley Park resident Larry Canning. TINLEY PARK: Check the 2013 Election Outcomes for the Races That Matter to the Village The area small business owner's vote total was second among D228 board candidates, only behind current Board President Deborah Stearns by 60 votes. Evelyn Gleason, who has been on the board …
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mikhail lindernhurst II
5:26 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013
I agree--Wasn't Rybak part of the problem 8 years ago? And Rev. Mensing who needs to stop using his collar for his views and wishes for education they should be separated. People should know how self-promoting Mensing is…. Employees receive an email of appreciation a couple times a year from board members. Mensing creates 3page email to the staff with 98% of his comments are self-serving and … more ›
New Face Joins Familiar Ones of 3 Re-Elected D140 Trustees
Andrew Leoni earns a seat on the Kirby school district board, while incumbents John Mirecki Sr., Thomas J. Martelli and Carol DeMicheal retain their seats.
The three current members of the Kirby School District 140 Board of Education up for re-election kept their seats Tuesday. But a Tinley Park native of 20 years also became a member of the board. TINLEY PARK: Results From the Other 2013 Election Races That Affect the Village Incumbents John Mirecki Sr., Thomas J. Martelli and Carol DeMicheal will continue to serve on the board. They will be joined by Andrew Leoni, 33, who beat out John T. Lutz for the final open seat. Leoni ran on a three-pronged platform of accountability, communication between stakeholders in the district and an emphasis on technology as an essential learning and teaching tool D140. He also highlighted his experience as a financial planner as being a key to the district's…
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just a joe
10:06 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Go Andy Go!!! Glad to see a fresh face joining an outstanding board!!! District 140 is gonna love this guy!!! more ›
Zabrocki, Team Tinley Incumbents Stay in Office
Mayor Ed Zabrocki won a ninth term Tuesday, defeating Tinley Park lawyer Steve Eberhardt. Dave Seaman, T.J. Grady and Brian Maher also retained their seats on the village board.
Given his 40-plus years of political history in Tinley Park, Mayor Ed Zabrocki had his eyes set Tuesday to the village's future, speaking about the "leaders of tomorrow" as he won his ninth term. Zabrocki defeated challenger Steve Eberhardt, a Tinley Park lawyer, with about 70 percent of the vote in a heated and contentious race. The rest of ticket of incumbents on Zabrocki's Team Tinley also were victorious against the opponents on Eberhardt's side of the ballot. 2013 ELECTION RESULTS: Find Out How All the Races Affecting Tinley Park Turned Out Dave Seaman, T.J. Grady and Brian Maher retained their Village Board of Trustees seats. They faced Andrew DeLuca, Nancy Petro and Karen Weigand, who were part an opposition ticket led by Eberhardt…
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Looking For The Truth in Tinley Park
9:32 am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
I have to ask this question given the statement from @Former Trustee. Your statement reads " How can it be ok to accept political contributions at city hall? " How would someone at the Village know what is in the envelope handed to them unless it is labeled Campaign Contribution? If someone hands a clerk an envelope and says "please deliver this too (insert name here)." Should that clerk ask what… more ›
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Wagner Keeps Moraine Board Seat; Cunningham Wins 2-Year Term (UPDATED)
With 286 of 286 precincts reporting, Tom Cunningham grabs the 2-year seat while Eileen O'Sullivan and Sandra Wagner win full-term seats on the Moraine Valley board, according to unofficial results. A third full-term seat was too close to call Tuesday.
Editor's Note: The vote difference between two candidates vying for the third full-term seat was updated below. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are now separated by 13 votes. At least one incumbent will keep her seat on the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. With 281 of 286 precincts reporting, Eileen O'Sullivan, Sandra Wagner and Tom Cunningham were elected Tuesday night to the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, according to unofficial results. Read more: Moraine Valley: BOT Candidates Square Off in April O'Sullivan and Wagner were elected to two full terms lasting six years. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are separated by 13 votes for a third full-term seat. Wagner and Murphy were board incumbents. They faced John Schiera, …
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Homer
6:37 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013
No Bob you are not a lawyer but you will need one soon. My kid told me what you did and let's just say I have notified the authorities. more ›
Laura K
8:59 am on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Besides, Mrs. Kohlbacher IS a taxpayer in our district. more ›