Waukegan Opinion
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Police pension fund is now mandated in Hawthorn WoodsMar 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters in Hawthorn Woods are being asked to approve a tax increase so the village can create and fund a police pension fund. Although more taxes are probably the last th...
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Now's not the time to raise taxesMar 25, 2009 11:00 pm - The Antioch Township Fire District makes its fifth attempt to pass a tax increase that would fund 24-hour firefighting staffing at its three stations. Unfortunately, wit...
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Parker Farm purchase not a bad plan, it's just the wrong timeMar 25, 2009 11:00 pm - The Grayslake Park District is asking voters to approve a tax rate increase to finance the purchase of a 70-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Lake and Washington st...
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Griffin, Anderson and Breit for College of Lake CountyMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - As the economy sours and displaced workers need to reinvent themselves, places like the College of Lake County will play a key role. This community college stands in go...
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Experienced candidates will do best in Diamond Lake Dist. 76Mar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Last November, voters in Diamond Lake Elementary District 76 approved a referendum that allowed the district to keep summer school and other programs intact. Instead of ...
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Gallichio, three newcomers endorsed in District 38Mar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Big Hollow Elementary District 38 voters have many choices with seven candidates for four, 4-year terms. Current members Jan Carsella and Todd Wright are not seeking re-...
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Dist. 50 needs leaders who will tackle tough financesMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Woodland Elementary District 50 faces a possible $2 million shortfall, largely due to the economy, and some tough decisions about how to trim costs. Incumbents Carla N. ...
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Our choices for Hawthorn District 73Mar 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Hawthorn Elementary District 73 has done a good job managing enrollment growth over the years. The district is currently enjoying a fairly stable period. But school admi...
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Incumbent trustees provide good leadership in MundeleinMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Economic development, transportation and the economy are, as in so many places, hot topics in Mundelein. where four candidates are running for three 4-year terms. It's a...
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Weigh in on Rt. 53 in April electionMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Would you use it? A referendum on the extension of Route 53 will be on the April 7 ballot. The extension will cost an estimated $2 billion. The issue is, would you basic...