Almost 10,000 more people voted Democratic in the March primary in McHenry County. Was that simply indicative of more competitive races on that side of the aisle, or a bigger political shift?

Some candidates seeking seats in the Illinois House of Representatives in Districts 70 and 76 raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

As McHenry County continues to digest the results – many still unofficial – of this year’s primary election, here are some oddities that flew under the radar this week.

Elburn mayor Jeff Walter, is leading a four-way race to face off against Bill Foster in November for the Illinois 11th District congressional seat.

At least three new members are poised to join the McHenry County Board later this year after two incumbents are trailing in their reelection bids in the Republican primary election.

Less than 24 hours after winning one of the most closely watched primary races in the nation, 9th Congressional District Democratic nominee Daniel Biss of Evanston greeted voters in his hometown Wednesday.

Two McHenry County Board members appear to be headed toward defeat in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Voters in McHenry, Ogle, Lee, Grundy and many other counties are weighing in on whether they think Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit.

The winner of the 11th District Republican Primary will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in November.