Gretchen DeJaynes

Will the Candidates Show Up for Ruling?

Rich Egger — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:58:03 +0000

It’s possible neither of the people most affected by the outcome of the “50% Plus One” case in Macomb will be in court to hear the judge’s ruling.

Judge Rodney Clark announced he will rule Friday, April 26, on whether Western Illinois University student Steve Wailand defeated Kay Hill in the February election for second ward alderman in Macomb.

City Responds to Disputed 2nd Ward Election

Scott Stuntz — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:36:01 +0000

The City of Macomb is saying little about the disputed election in the city’s second ward. Mayor Mike Inman read a brief statement during the city council meeting on Monday.

Macomb Election "A Systemic Collapse of Democracy"

Ed Woell — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:53:27 +0000

As a history professor, I often look for ways in which the past can inform the present. One belief that led me to my profession is that history imparts crucial lessons that can help us make sense of events unfolding in the here-and-now.

Raising Questions About Macomb Election Result

Rich Egger — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:27:50 +0000

In most elections, the candidate with the most votes wins. But that did not apply in a recent Macomb election – and no one seems able to explain how the city came up with its rule.

You Can Vote Early (But Not Often) in Illinois

Rich Egger — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:13:57 +0000

McDonough County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes said voters were at her office when the doors opened at 8:00 am for the first day of early voting on October 22.

DeJaynes said early voting should help ease the rush on election day (November 6).

“I do not think we will have lines for election day. Really the only places that we have ever had lines are in the college precincts and early voting at the university has cured that problem,” DeJaynes said.