Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive special broadcast with Will County Democrats | October 8, 2026

On today's show Joan broadcasts live from Moe Joe's Restaurant in Plainfield, Illinois, and her guests are

– Marc McKirdie, candidate for Will County Board, District 3

– Sherry Newquist, candidate for Will County Board, District 3 (incumbent)

– Mica Freeman, Will County Board, District 8

– State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, Illinois House, 97th District, candidate for re-election

– Michelle Stiff, candidate for Will County clerk

– Sherry Williams, candidate for Will County Board, District 5 (incumbent)

– Karen Johnson, candidate for Will County Board, District 5

– Jamie Littell, owner of Moe Joe's

– Sheldon Watts, candidate for Will County Board, District 11

– Dr. Theresa Rouse, candidate for Will County regional superintendent of Schools

– Patrick Jones, candidate for Will County sheriff