Editorials
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A summary of Daily Herald election endorsementsOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Tuesday is Election Day for state, congressional and county offices and for numerous ballot issues. Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats a...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Endorsement: No on Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District taxesOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Voters in most of Glen Ellyn will be asked on the Nov. 6 ballot to increase the tax rate for the Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District. It is the first request for a ta...
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Endorsement: Yes on Hawthorn District 73 renovationsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Voters in Hawthorn Elementary District 73 will be asked Nov. 6 to approve $48.7 million in bonds to build an 18-classroom kindergarten center and expand or renovate the ...
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Endorsement: Mendoza for a second term as state comptrollerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - The state comptroller may have the most thankless job in Illinois - prioritizing payment of bills there is not nearly enough money to cover. Since her election to the po...
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Endorsement: Frerichs for Illinois treasurerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - In his first term as Illinois treasurer, Democrat Michael Frerichs, of Champaign, has initiated a program that provides access to 401(k)-style benefits to small-business...
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Endorsement: Yes on Fox River & Countryside fire improvementsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Minutes matter in a fire or medical emergency. If the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District referendum does not pass in the November election, first responder res...
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Endorsement: Yes to fund operations in new centerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - A separate question before voters in Hawthorn District 73 seeks an increase in the tax rate to raise about $1.3 million a year for costs such as utilities, custodians an...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois has the dubious distinction of having the most units of government and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. One hope to change that is by reducing ...
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Endorsement: Yes, to make improvements to water system in Round Lake HeightsOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - The village of Round Lake Heights wants greater control over its water system and is asking voters to approve a $2.7 million referendum to assist in the plan. Supporting...