Articles filed under
Elections
-
In sit-down, Schneider criticizes Medicare for All
Nov 14, 2019 5:27 PM - Although he's repeatedly spoken in favor of reforming the American health care system, U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider doesn't back the proposals for government-run insurance being promoted by some Democratic presidential candidates. -
Rosemont approves ban on pot sales -- albeit a temporary one
Nov 6, 2019 6:52 PM - Rosemont trustees on Wednesday enacted a temporary ban on recreational marijuana sales -- only expected to last the first half of 2020 -- while residents go to the polls in the spring to say if the ban should be made permanent. -
Libertyville drops home rule push, will seek 1% sales tax
Nov 4, 2019 11:24 AM - Officials in Libertyville have switched gears and will ask voters to approve a 1% sales tax hike rather than home rule authority. -
Be part of the electoral process by becoming an election judgeNov 4, 2019 4:43 PM - The DuPage Election Division is accepting applications to serve as a judge for your political party in future county elections.
-
Beto O'Rourke ends 2020 presidential bid
Nov 1, 2019 5:24 PM - Beto O'Rourke, the former Texas congressman, announced Friday that he was ending his Democratic presidential campaign, which failed to recapture the enthusiasm, interest and fundraising prowess of his 2018 Senate race. -
Lake Villa District 41 considers trying another referendum
Nov 1, 2019 2:10 PM - Lake Villa Elementary District 41 officials are evaluating a plan to place a $31.5 million referendum on the March ballot to fund building improvements. -
State Supreme Court justice says he'll leave bench in 2020
Nov 1, 2019 4:41 PM - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier gave notice this week he will resign his seat on the bench effective Dec. 6, 2020. "It has been a privilege serving the people of Illinois," he wrote in his letter, dated Oct. 29. -
Bill would let students leave school to voteOct 31, 2019 5:02 PM - A measure that would let eligible high school students leave school to vote has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker Senate Bill 1970, carried in the House this week by Rep. Nicholas Smith, a Chicago Democrat, would give students a two-hour window on Election Day or 15 days beforehand to cast a ballot.
-
Bid to block Elk Grove term limits referendum delayed, for now
Oct 29, 2019 7:37 PM - A resident's attempt to disqualify a term limits referendum for the Elk Grove Village board was dismissed on legal grounds Tuesday by a village panel, though the objection may resurface. -
Barrington District 220 pushing voter registration ahead of March referendum
Oct 21, 2019 6:54 PM - Barrington Area Unit District 220 officials are encouraging parents, students and others to register to vote as part of an effort connected to a ballot measure that next year will seek approval of a plan to borrow $147 million for building projects.
Show 1-10 of 19,968
next »
bottom clear