2026 Trustee Election
Pursuant to the Election Rules, four candidates were elected by acclamation after being the sole qualified candidates for their respective positions:
- Douglas Krieger, Executive Trustee (4-year Term)
- Gregory Knoll, Beneficiary Trustee (4-year Term)
- Michael Mounts, Participant Trustee (2-year Term)
- Jason Skilondz, Participant Trustee (4-year Term)
A mail ballot election will be conducted this fall for the remaining Executive Trustee (2-year Term) position. Eligible voters will choose between Mayor Mary Burress of the City of Pekin and Treasurer Karl Langhammer of the Carol Stream Fire Protection District.
Key Dates
October 23
On or before October 23, 2026, ballots and election materials will be mailed to eligible voters.
December 1
Election Day. Eligible voters must ensure completed ballots are received by the election vendor no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 1, 2026.
2026 Trustee Election Final Slate of Candidates
Beneficiary Trustee (4-year Term)
Gregory Knoll (Retired Firefighter, Homewood) • Elected by Acclamation
Executive Trustee (4-year Term)
Douglas Krieger (City Manager, Naperville) • Elected by Acclamation
Executive Trustee (2-year Term)
Mary Burress (Mayor, City of Pekin)
Karl Langhammer (Treasurer, Carol Stream Fire Protection District)
Participant Trustee (4-year Term)
Jason Skilondz (Firefighter, Wheaton) • Elected by Acclamation
Participant Trustee (2-year Term)
Michael Mounts (Firefighter, Lake Forest) • Elected by Acclamation