Two independent candidates won't appear on November ballot for Rep. Garcia's seat, state board rules

Two independent candidates vying for U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's Congressional seat will not appear on the November ballot after the Illinois State Board of Elections on Tuesday ruled that both did not submit the minimum number of valid petition signatures — 10,816 required to run as an independent candidate. Both Mayra Macías and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) will not appear on the ballot, leaving Lyons Mayor Chris Getty as the only independent to make it to the ballot. There were no…