Coroner Controversy Stalls Ballot Change | Chicago News

DuPage County voters won’t get to decide whether to switch from an elected coroner to an appointed medical examiner — the board voted down the proposal in a split decision, with Republicans pushing for change and Democrats opposing it. Concerns centered on current coroner Judith Lukas’s performance, including alleged lack of thoroughness, though critics also warned the switch could cost more and that voters can simply elect a new coroner next time. Lukas defended herself by sharing a lighthearted anecdote about her puppy having an accident at work — cleaned up, kept separate, and now under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab0572231683125f