Election Day: Suburban voters head to the polls
Several elections will take place in Chicago-area suburbs Tuesday.
The most notable election is in Dolton.
Jason House won the primary election for mayor in February defeating incumbent Tiffany Henyard after a series of controversies involving questionable spending.
House will now run against Casundra Hopson-Jordan.
Heynard is running as a write-in candidate.
In aurora, the current mayor, Richard Irvin will take on Alderman John Laesch.
He lost the mayoral race against Irvin in 2021.
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In Arlington Heights, three candidates will face off to become mayor; Jim Tingaglia, Tom Schwingbeck and Jon Ridler.
For decades, current Mayor Thomas hayes has held office, but announced last year that he will not seek re-election.
The biggest issue on the table is the future of a potential Bears stadium.
In Orland Park, Mayor Keith Pekau is seeking a third term, going against former longtime village trustee Jim Dodge.
Pekau says he's helped improve village streets and parks. Dodge says being better stewards of taxpayer money is the goal. He is also critical of spending on a concert venue at Centennial Park West.
Polls will close at 7 p.m.
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