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Forest preserves, school improvements: Here’s what’s on the ballot in Lake CountyOct 31, 2024 3:42 pm - Besides choosing who should represent them in the White House and elsewhere, Lake County voters Tuesday will have pocketbook issues to consider, though the potential bottom line varies greatly.
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School expansion and pension reform: Here’s what’s on the ballot in the Northwest suburbsOct 31, 2024 11:10 am - In addition to three statewide referendums on every Illinois ballot, voters in parts of the Northwest suburbs have decisions to make on local issues ranging from full-day kindergarten to pension reform to the sale of public land.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
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Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
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What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes five Conservation ChampionsOct 30, 2024 10:58 am - This year, the DuPage Monarch Project recognized five pollinator conservation champions for their outstanding contributions to making DuPage County a safe haven for bees and butterflies.
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Kane County plans satellite offices for health department, clerk in ElginOct 29, 2024 4:00 pm - Residents of northern Kane County soon will be spared drives to Aurora and Geneva to receive some services following the county’s acquisition of a building in Elgin for new satellite offices.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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Wauconda man killed in single-vehicle crash near AntiochOct 29, 2024 9:18 am - A Wauconda man was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Antioch.