The 41-year-old democratic sheriff, who is seeking his third term, said he is most concerned with a budget crunch and the operation of the jail.Although the department's budget almost always is increasing,...

Ryan's campaign calls for a more accessible office. He pledges to conduct an open, cost-conscious, professional administration.The secretary of state's office is in charge of driver services, vehicle serves,...

The biggest function of that office is to get all of the departments operating properly, the 58-year-old from Chicago said. Too little attention is given to the administration of that office.The departments...

Jackson County residents have told me they don't feel crimes committed against them were being thoroughly investigated, particularly crimes of vandalism, he said. Also, I've spoken with several county...