Articles filed under Referendum
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Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest districtJan 10, 2017 12:00 am - The fate of a proposed $50 million tax increase for the forest preserve district is now in the hands of Kane County voters, commissioners decided Tuesday. A measure to p...
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After mix-up, Batavia referendum request now in the right handsJan 04, 2017 12:00 am - A petition seeking a referendum asking voters whether Batavia should cease having home-rule authority was supposed to be filed with the city clerk, not the Kane County c...
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Batavians ask for referendum on home rule, but signatures may be lackingJan 03, 2017 12:00 am - Some Batavians want to decide April 4 whether the city should keep its home-rule status. But whether they got enough other people to agree with them was unclear Tuesday ...
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Legal fix sought to keep DuPage tax increases validDec 09, 2016 12:00 am - Lawyers for the DuPage County Election Commission next week are expected to decide how to try fixing a clerical error that may have jeopardized the results of four Novem...
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West Chicago Community High School seeks input on proposed referendumDec 08, 2016 12:00 am - The fate of a major renovation plan for West Chicago Community High School could rest this spring with voters. The District 94 school board is considering whether to see...
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Des Plaines department heads won't face residency requirementNov 22, 2016 12:00 am - The Des Plaines City Council decided Monday night to uphold its policy of not requiring department heads to live in town. Many department heads, including the police chi...
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D15 bond issue was just too bigNov 21, 2016 4:00 am - By now, most District 15 residents have learned that the recent $130 million referendum was voted down in last Tuesday's election. No one should doubt that the final vot...
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Teacher contract torpedoed D15 bond issueNov 21, 2016 4:00 am - District 15's bond proposal did not lose because of its merits. It failed to be approved because the community has no trust and no confidence in Scott Thompson or the cu...
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District 301 moving forward with high school additionsNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - With voters approving a $22 million bond request Tuesday, Burlington Central High School will be able to accommodate student enrollment growth for the next 15 years. "It...
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Amendment to put state road money in 'lock box' approved by votersNov 09, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois voters Tuesday night approved the "Safe Roads Amendment" that ensures billions of state dollars will be set aside for transportation projects, though opponents ...