Outgoing Mayor Keith Pekau’s Gaza remarks spark backlash on The Regional News site, with residents citing leadership and Christian voter opposition.
Category: 2026 Elections
Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
Mayor Bogs Sweeps into a Second Term
If municipal election outcomes are any indication of resident satisfaction, Monee voters are very happy with their village right now.
Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
Gesky Defeated By LaMore in Manteno Mayor Race
Final tallies of ballots by the Kankakee County Clerk’s Office show Annette LaMore will be the new mayor in Manteno.
Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
Adrieansen’s Team Wins in Landslide Victory in Manhattan
Campaign season has ended in Manhattan, likely a welcome sight for many after a long, contentious battle between two slates.
Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
New Mayor Elected in Peotone
With a bigger turnout than the previous two consolidated elections, just over 20 percent of the 4,100 population of Peotone.
Posted inRegional 2026 Elections
Election Results Despite Dismal Turnouts
There are 453,563 registered voters but only 70,254 ballots cast. That’s only 15.49 percent of registered Will County voters who actually cast a ballot.
Posted inDVN 2025 Municipal Elections
Countryside incumbents roll to easy wins
Incumbent aldermen roll to easy wins in Countryside municipal election on Tuesday.
Posted inRegional 2026 Elections
Pekau says voters ‘get the government they deserve’ after loss
Two-term Orland Park mayor Keith Pekau disappointed in election loss.
Posted inRegional 2026 Elections
Dodge, Orland Park For All sweep village elections
Challenger Jim Dodge easily defeats two-term mayor Keith Pekau in the race for Orland Park mayor Tuesday night.
Posted inDVN 2025 Municipal Elections
Summit voters favor non-binding ballot questions
Voters in Summit approved two ballot questions on paving alleys in the village and the village taking over the park district.