There's more! (Surprising election results)
I received an email from the IL Democratic Chairman's Association that contained the following:
City of Kankakee: Chastity Wells-Armstrong upset incumbent Nina Epstein, electing Kankakee's first Democratic African-americn mayor.
City of Rockford: Democrat Tom McNamara bested his opponents in a landslide, proving Rockford does not stand for Bruce Rauner's turnaround agenda.
City of Springfield: Democrat Kristin DiCenso won in convincing fashion beating her Republican precinct committeeman opponent by almost 70%.
West Deerfield Township (Lake County): For the first time Democrats took entire control of this Lake County Township.
Vernon Township (Lake County): Democrats swept the trustee elections, as well as electing Daniel Didech as Supervisor, taking out five incumbents.
Normal Township (McLean County): Democrats elected supervisors and trustees to this township board for the first time in over 100 years.
Springfield Capital Township (Sangamon County): Lakeisha Purchase made history last night by becoming the first Democrat (and top vote getter) to be elected to the Springfield Township board since 1976.
Chatham Township (Sangamon County): Diana Carlile became the first Democrat (and top vote getter) to ever be elected in this predominantly Republican stronghold.
Palatine Township High School District 211 (Suburban Cook County): Love trumped hate and incumbent school board members who supported transgendered students were re-elected against opponents funded by outside hate group Alliance Defending Freedom.
New Trier Township (Suburban Cook County): Among many areas Dan Proft was funding, Republican candidates attempted to fly below the radar in this township, but were soundly defeated by the Democratic Economy Party.
Maine Township (Suburban Cook County) Democrats elected Claire McKenzie in the all GOP-controlled township government.
Richland Community College (Macon County): Macon County Democratic Chairman Jim Underwood won in impressive fashion and will now be able to bring a strong organized labor voice to this community college as they deal with higher education cuts from Bruce Rauner.
Lincoln Land Community College (Sangamon County): Not even Donald Trump could save the 16 year incumbent and former Trump State Director Kent Gray. He was trounced by Democrat Gordon Gates in this contested race.
In other races Democrats came within inches of beating entrenched incumbents. Grass roots Democrat Jackie Traynere lost by less than 100 votes against 30 year Republican Roger Claar, with turnout up 122%.
The times, they are a-changin'
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Thank you so much for the news! 
Thank you Muriel! 