Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Pete DiCianni, Sean Noonan and Liz Chaplin elected to DuPage District 2.
Editor's Note: All results are unofficial. It was a tight race in DuPage County District 2, but with all 159 precincts reporting, three winners have emerged. Elizabeth Chaplin, a Democrat from Downers Grove, received the most votes, with 34,625 (25.6 percent). "I am so grateful to all those that supported me and I am excited to get to work on the DuPage County Board," Chaplin said. In second place is Elmhurst Mayor Pete DiCianni, a Republican, with 34,044 votes (25.17 percent). The other two Republicans were in a fight to the very end. Elmhurst resident and Bloomingdale police officer Sean Noonan's 33,348 votes edged out Oak Brook resident Elaine Zannis by just 90 votes. It was back and forth all night. "It's too close to call between …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
DiCianni has proven his commitment to public safety by writing and passing state legislation.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
As a mayor and former police officer, public health and safety are among my biggest concerns. No candidate has a stronger command on these issues than Pete DiCianni, and he has proven it with three state laws to his credit. The largest was his crusade to insure those with autism, our country’s number one diagnosed children’s condition. This condition affects thousands of children in DuPage, and legislation championed by DiCianni will give families the resources to get their children early diagnosis and vital treatment. "James’ law” will save government millions and help both children and seniors be found quickly when lost. I was fortunate to be a part of this legislation as we rallied it’s approval thru DuCom, the county’s largest 911 …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The top three vote-getters will advance to the November election.
Elaine Zannis, Peter DiCianni and Sean Noonan beat out five other candidates Tuesday night to become the Republican candidates in the November DuPage County Board District 2 race. They were the top vote-getters in the primary. Zannis won the most votes with a final total of 7,581. She held the lead the entire evening. DiCianni and Noonan switched from second to third place until all votes were counted, making DiCianni the second top vote-getter with 7,033. Noonan received 6,642 votes. Democratic candidate Elizabeth Chaplin ran unopposed, and will be on the November ballot. Republican candidates met at two forums, one sponsored by the League of Women Voters and one by the Lisle Chamber of Commerce, in February. See Patch's full coverage on …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Candidates recapped their views on spending and the role of government, but delved into ways DuPage can draw new business and new jobs.
Republicans vying to serve DuPage County Board’s District 2 met in Lisle Wednesday evening to field audience questions on how they define government’s role, and their ideas on attracting business to the area. Five of the candidates were present, including Michael Loftus of Lisle, Zachary Wilson of Lombard, Elaine Zannis of Oak Brook, and Pete DiCianni and Rafael Rivadeneira of Elmhurst. Jim Long of Downers Grove, and Charles Mueller and Sean Noonan of Elmhurst were not in attendance. Early voting is underway for the primary election on March 20. District 2 affects the north and east portions of the village. The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. Candidates echoed their sentiments from a February forum at Elmhurst College …
Friday, February 24, 2012
The Lombard resident will serve through November.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin today selected Michael Ledonne of Lombard to fill the District 2 vacancy. The appointment is scheduled for approval during the Tuesday, Feb. 28, County Board meeting. “Michael knows firsthand the financial strains that the private and public sectors are facing. He will provide a unique perspective as we seek to achieve a more accountable and more transparent form of local government in the coming months,” said Cronin. “His experience will serve the County Board and District 2 residents well.” Ledonne is a merchandise supply chain manager for Sears Holdings Corp. in Hoffman Estates. He serves as vice president of the St. Pius X Grade School Board and as a volunteer athletic coach. He is also a …
Billy Joel
3:15 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
HERE HERE!!!!! Its soooo time to move on. I submit the majority of Elmhurst residents will not lose a drop of tears when the king leaves. BYE BYE BIRDIE!!! more ›