High Turnout in River Forest, Low Turnout in Forest Park

The Cook County voter turnout was 18.8 percent in the Tuesday election. Oak Park and River Forest voters were above that figure, but Forest Park was below it.

On Tuesday, 18.8 percent of voters made it out to the polls in suburban Cook County to vote in this year's local election, according to the Cook County Clerk's website.  Voter turnout in the area varied, but River Forest had the highest at 31.15 percent of the 7,770 registered voters. Oak Park was also above the county average, with 22.87 percent of the 35,578 registered voters casting a ballot.  Forest Park was below the rest of the county, at 15.89 percent of the 8,981 registered voters.  While the turnout was higher than other area counties, it was an average turnout for a local election in Cook County. Since 2005, turnout in Cook County has ranged from as low as 16.7 percent of voters casting their ballot in 2011 to as high as 27 …

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Anan Abu-Taleb Elected Village President: Oak Park Election Results

See who Oak Park residents chose for village president, the library board, the OPRF school board and more.

Follow live election results on Patch, and let us know what you think in the comments below.   

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Oak Park, River Forest Elections: Where to Vote, What's on the Ballot

The election is Tuesday, April 9, and features races for the village presidency in Oak Park and River Forest, as well as a crowded race for the OPRF District 200 board.

Voters in Oak Park and River Forest will decide who is seated as their village presidents and choose candidates in a very crowded field for the Oak Park-River Forest high school board. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location, the Cook County Election website has information on local polling places.  Village President Races Contested in Oak Park and River Forest Record Number of Candidates File in this Year's District 200 Contest Pride in River Forest Candidates File for Election River Forest District 90 Board OPRF District 200 Board Oak Park Village President Oak Park Library Board River Forest Village President River Forest Village Board Triton College District 204 Board

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Early Voting Underway in Oak Park, River Forest

Several local seats are up for grabs during the spring election.

Early voting opened Monday in Cook County.  Those hoping to cast their ballot early for several local races can do so through April 6. Election day is April 9.  There are several local seats up for election in Cook County, but 64 percent of those races are uncontested, according to a Cook County Clerk press release. In Oak Forest and River Forest, voters will be asked to cast their ballot for local candidates and to also vote on a referendum question that asks voters whether the District 200 Board of Education should spend a portion of its cash and investments, which currently exceed $111 million, to fund a year-round, public, indoor, aquatics and fitness center for all Oak Park and River Forest residents.  “While turnout is usually low …

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Candidate Forums for Oak Park President, Trustees Tonight

Find out what the candidates for village board and president have to say about the future of Oak Park, from 7-9 p.m. at Irving Elementary School Auditorium.

Letter: Gevinson's 'Unique Experience' Qualifies Him for D200 Board

This letter from an Oak Park resident speaks in support of Steve Gevinson in the April election.

Dear Editor:   I'm writing in support of Steve Gevinson, candidate for the Oak Park and River Forest High School Board.  Dr. Gevinson has the experience and outlook to excel in serving the communities of Oak Park and River Forest on the District 200 board. Steve has a unique combination of administrative and classroom experience. He has a history of leadership in an educational setting, earning the respect of both administration and teachers.   In addition to over thirty years teaching at OPRFHS, he served as chair of the English department for eight years, and chair of the OPRFHS Faculty Senate Executive Committee for two years.  He will look for ways to trim costs while maintaining academic excellence. During his time chairing the …

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Letter: Steve Gevinson Most Qualified, Trustworthy Candidate for D200

An OPRF graduate writes in support of school board candidate Steve Gevinson.

Thirty years ago, early in his career as an accomplished and dedicated OPRF English teacher, I was Editor of Tabula and Steve was the yearbook’s faculty advisor.  Over hundreds of conversations about literature, yearbook excellence and navigating an often overwhelming high school, Steve became a trusted mentor and friend. From this, I know firsthand the deep and lasting influence Steve has on individual lives. In the years that followed, I watched Steve rise to English Division Head, chair the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, and serve on the longstanding Governance, Management, and Organizational Structure Committee.  Through these leadership roles, he helped diverse groups tackle complex issues and arrive at consensus solutions – …

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