Joseph C. Folisi, Committeeman

Pat Bernas, Editor

Vol. 2 | Issue 1 | January 2, 2025

In this issue:

·   Trump’s Election Results in Illinois and Cook County

·    Election for Local Officials coming April 1, 2025

·    Appointment of new High School Dist. 211 Superintendent

·    STRO Events always listed at https://www.stgop.org/events

Trump’s Election Results in Illinois and Cook County

We have seen Donald J. Trump’s name on the ballot for President for the past three cycles.  Support for him has grown in Illinois, as the following chart shows.  Illinois voters are beginning to reject failed Democrat policies.

In fact, Donald Trump received 2,444,631 votes from Illinois voters, beating J.B. Pritzker's 2,253,748 votes in the last gubernatorial election.  Illinois has long been a solid blue state floating in a sea of red, but if President Trump lives up to his promises, we may see more people from Cook and the collar counties lean to the "right" as they see their incomes rise and their opportunities increase.  People who are tired of the chaos that comes when politicians ignore the law will see order restored and optimism surge.

Election for Local Officials Coming April 1, 2025

Growing support for President Trump should be a ray of hope for us in Illinois who are tired of living under Democrat rule.  Your property taxes, public services, streets, schools, parks, library and public union contracts are all determined by local officials.  Democrats are targeting these local offices.

Here’s where STRO and the voters of Schaumburg Township can make a big impact.  Let’s build on Trump’s momentum as we prepare for the election of local candidates on April 1st.  We know that the liberal Democrat practices of unchecked spending, D.E.I, and higher taxes do not serve the residents, only the politicians who create them.  Higher property taxes result in higher rent, which means no one in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village is exempt from rising costs.

At local elections like this, barely 17 percent of eligible voters vote. They either don’t know the candidates or don’t even know there’s an election.  The Democrat establishment is counting on you to be uninformed so they can install their candidates who will advance their liberal policies.  We can’t let that happen.  

In coming issues of this newsletter, we will introduce you to candidates who understand the burden placed on you by inflation and taxes.  They’ll work to maintain the level of services you expect.  Most of these officials receive no compensation for their service.  They are volunteers who deeply care about this community, and they are counting on your vote.

Local News

Appointment of New High School District 211 Superintendent

District 211’s Board of Education has chosen the Deputy Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas, Unified School District, Dr. Judith Campbell, to replace outgoing superintendent Dr. Lisa Small.  Her appointment was made by a   5-1 vote of the Board, with member Pete Dombrowski casting the dissenting vote and member Curtis Bradley absent.  Dr. Campbell will start on July 1.    

STRO Events

Date:  Saturday, January 18, 2025

Breakfast Meeting:  What to expect in President Trump’s First 90 Days and Beyond

Location:  Chandler’s Banquets, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Time:   8 AM doors open, 8:30 Breakfast

Cost: Breakfast is  $23 when preregistered at www.stgop.org/events            
                                 $26 at the door.