Articles filed under Politics
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Sugar Grove voters say ‘No’ to The Grove in advisory measureApr 06, 2025 10:23 am - Sugar Grove voters last week backed an advisory referendum calling for village officials to rescind previous approval of the massive The Grove development near Interstate 88 and Illinois Route 47 interchange.
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Ballot measures across Kane, DuPage counties have mixed successApr 02, 2025 5:24 pm - Kane County voters rejected a request to institute a 0.75% increase to the county sales tax, according to unofficial results. But voters weren’t opposed to all of the referendums on the ballot.
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No need to justify sales tax increaseMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - After reading a few letters supporting the sales tax increase in Kane County, I have to comment that it’s a ridiculous notion. Every government agency that receives taxes...
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Veterans deserve help of boardMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - Veterans put their lives on the line, yet too many return home to face new battles: PTSD, addiction, homelessness and a system that fails them. Access to mental health ca...
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Vote to protect public safetyMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - There’s still time for voters to support the sheriff, state’s attorney, coroner, public defender, court services, juvenile justice center, county jail and many other depa...
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Statistics represent people needing helpMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - LGBTQ+ individuals face alarming mental health disparities, with higher rates of depression, suicide and substance use — struggles that affect real people, like my own fa...
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Board can be beacon of collaborationMar 25, 2025 9:19 am - On April 1, Palatine Township voters have the opportunity to establish a Community Mental Health Board and enhance local services for countless residents. CMHBs have a pr...
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County needs funds from referendumMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - We urge you to support the Kane County referendum to approve a 0.75% sales tax for public safety. This tax does not apply to daily necessities like food or prescription m...
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Careful district needs referendum fundsMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - Prospect Heights School District 23 has always been careful with money. It has kept a balanced budget while having one of the lowest tax rates in the area. The district p...
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Mental health board serves critical needMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - My name is Caroline Guibord and my 6-year-old son has a rare genetic condition. He is one of only nine people in the world with this diagnosis, which causes significant d...