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Love it or hate it, 2022 was certainly a memorable year.

Outgoing commissioner Heather Larson was also honored during the Tuesday regular meeting.

The strikes are expected at stores that have unionized, targeting four Chicago locations and sites in Cary and Glenview.

This year the preliminary budget had to be greatly reduced and we worked closely with the department leaders to figure out where they could cut.

Kalina, who represents District 2, beat out his challenger, former commissioner Jim Stratton. Schmidt, who will now represent District 5, beat out incumbent Heather Larson.

The Douglas County Auditor's Office receives approximately 145 ballots per day on average. That average is expected to increase as Election Day approaches.

The forum was hosted by the Alexandria Sertoma Club and moderated by the Echo Press.

By the Echo Press Editorial Board

Three precincts in Douglas County are continuing with mail balloting rather than in-person voting.

Alexandria School Board election draws 10 candidates