Bendell v. Education Officers Electoral Board for School District 148

PRESIDING JUSTICE SOUTH

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal arises from an order of the circuit court reversing a decision of the Education Officers Electoral Board for School District 148 (Board) and ordering that plaintiffs name appear on the ballot for an election to be held on April 1, 2003. Inasmuch as the election is due to be held on April 1, 2003, and inasmuch as a prompt and speedy decision is required, this court has allowed an expedited appeal.

The essential facts are as follows. On January 13, 2003, plaintiff, James E. Bendell, filed his nominating petitions, statement of…