Kendall County Voter Turnout Strong Tuesday

National economy, local races help bring voters to the polls. Turnout just misses 2008 numbers.

Yorkville and Kendall County voters turned out by the thousands to cast their ballots on Tuesday – and all for a myriad of reasons. In a discussion on the Yorkville Patch Facebook page several residents laid out their primary reasons for going to the polls, which, not surprisingly, included interests in the national economy as well as local issues. Barb Murphy and Dominique Castillo said they voted not only because of issues, but also because they regard it as a civic duty. “I also voted because I am blessed with that right. There are people in other countries who would die for that right,” Castillo said. Murphy said she is also diligent in exercising her right to vote because “too many women fought for my right to vote.” “I agree, it is …

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Toftoy Keeps Longtime Post at Coroner's Office

Toftoy, the incumbent county coroner, received 57 percent of the vote to retain his office while challenger Mike Dabney could only gather about 42 percent.

Michael Dabney has said he has no regrets on the way he ran his race for Kendall County Coroner. "I ran the campaign I wanted. Kendall County is a great place and I have thousands of more friends than I had before this campaign began,” Dabney said Tuesday night as results came in. Running as an independent, Dabney challenged 20-year incumbent Ken Toftoy for the position. Toftoy, who also serves as chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party, maintained a firm lead over Dabney as election results came in Tuesday night. He garnered 57 percent of the vote while Dabney collected 42 percent. “It was a great campaign. The voters have spoken, and I respect their decision,” Dabney said. He said he thinks the race was run in a positive manner. …

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Wow

9:25 am on Friday, December 28, 2012

Is that family hitting family below the belt? The Vickery family has some issues....to say the least.   more ›

November 2012 Election: Yorkville Election Central

See what your candidates for county and state offices have to say for themselves.

Who Won the Presidential Debate? Patch Survey Takers Say Romney

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney met for their first debate. We surveyed influential Illinois politicians and guests at Patch watch parties, who say the president whiffed.

Illinois Republicans said Mitt Romney "hit a home run" in the Oct. 3 presidential debate and some Democrats said President Barack Obama "looked unprepared," even if they still agree with what he said.  Patch conducted a quick, unscientific poll among politically involved citizens following the debate and also surveyed residents at Patch-sponsored watch parties throughout the suburbs.  Of the 19 Republicans who responded to the online survey, 16 said Romney won by a wide margin and one said he defeated Obama by a slim margin. Two Republican respondents said Obama won the debate.  "I expected Obama to lecture Romney. I never expected Romney to lecture Obama," one Republican said. "Obama spent more time looking at his belly button like a …

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Eric Roberts

1:39 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Except that he lied about it Tom. 3 companies out of the 33 companies that took money from DOE green initiative went bankrupt. Sounds to me like the government made a good investment financially and for our future.   more ›

Yorkville to Host Three Forums on REC Center Referendum

The first one is next Tuesday.

The United City of Yorkville provided the following news release: The United City of Yorkville will be holding three public meetings on the REC Center referendum. October 9, 2012 at 5:30pm in the City Hall Council Chambers; October 16, 2012, at 9:15am at the REC Center Small Gym; and October 25, 2012 at 6:30pm at the REC Center Small Gym. Information that will be presented can be found on the City website at www.yorkville.il.us. Questions regarding the referendum can be directed to referendum@yorkville.il.us or call 630-553-4350.   Related articles: • Yorkville City Leaders Provide Answers on REC Center Referendum • Golinski: Yorkville Plans Small Tax Levy Reductions • Voters to Weigh in on Proposed REC Center Purchase • Updated: Gilson …

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Illinois Democrats Say They're More Confident About Re-election Post-Convention

In the latest Land of Lincoln Blue survey issued by Patch, Democratic respondents said they thought President Obama did a great job, but loved President Clinton's speech more. They also said Republicans showed how "out of touch" they are.

Now that the Democratic and Republican national conventions are complete, Democrats in Illinois say they're more confident in President Obama's re-election campaign than they were last month. That's part of the results from a recent Land of Lincoln survey issued by Patch in the Chicago area. Eighty-nine Democrats were surveyed, with 15 responding. About 87 percent of those surveyed said they're more confident now than they were before the conventions.  But was it Barack Obama who energized them? Almost every Democrat that responded to the survey said President Bill Clinton was the highlight of the convention, even overshadowing the current president. Clinton showed that Democrats "stand for the working class and the seniors of this country…

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Illinois Republicans Energized but Questioning Foreign Policy After Convention

In the latest Land of Lincoln Red survey issued by Patch, Republican respondents shared their opinions on the presidential election following the Republican National Convention.

Citing speeches by Sen. Marco Rubio, vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and celebrity Clint Eastwood, 94 percent of Republicans surveyed by Patch said their party's National Convention provided the party with the momentum it needs to get the base to turn out for what is expected to be a close election. That's part of the results from a recent Land of Lincoln survey issued by Patch in the Chicago area. Ninety-three Republicans were surveyed, with 30 responding.  Most Republican respondents mentioned the Rubio and Ryan speeches as highlights of the convention, while one respondent said "Mitt Romney just did OK."  According to Republican respondents, 53 percent said they felt more confident about Romney's chances of winning after the …

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2012 Election Profile: Becky Morganegg

Rebecca Morganegg, a Republican, is seeking re-election as Kendall County Circuit Clerk.

Address: 388 Poplar Drive, Yorkville Campaign contact information: Cell phone: 630-605-0372 Age: 58 Family: Married 37 years to Mike, two grown sons Education: Graduated Yorkville High School Previous elected or appointed positions: 1)   Why do you want to be circuit clerk for the next four years? I would like to continue serving the people of Kendall County as their Circuit Clerk because I made a commitment to provide an office that is efficient, fiscally responsible and that meets the needs of the public and the judiciary within the guidelines set forth by the Illinois State Statutes, Supreme Court Rules and local court rules. I have completed projects that have met those goals, enhancing the operations of our office, and have others …

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