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District 220 seeks $64 million tax hike for new auditorium, curriculum improvementsAug 16, 2024 2:25 pm - The Nov. 5 ballot is asking Barrington Area Unit District 220 voters for a $64 million property tax hike to build a high school auditorium, improve safety and security in the district, and enhance the science, math and arts curriculum.
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Stein out, Bocek, Richards in for Buffalo Grove trustee raceAug 14, 2024 5:51 pm - Buffalo Grove Trustee Andrew Stein said he will not run for re-election. Meanwhile, Kevin Richards, vice chair of the village’s planning and zoning commission, said he is running for a two-year seat on the board, to fill out the unexpired term of Gregory Pike.
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On eve of DNC, Republicans are gathering in Woodstock for Pro-Trump rallyAug 13, 2024 9:47 am - Republicans from across the Chicago region and beyond are expected to converge on the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock Sunday for a show of support for former President Donald Trump just before the Democratic National Conventions gets underway in Chicago.
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Elmhurst Park District will ask voters for tax increase to pay for new Wagner center, band shellAug 12, 2024 6:08 pm - The Elmhurst Park District will ask voters in November to approve an $89.95 million funding plan for a new Wagner Community Center, a band shell in Wilder Park and other outdoor amenities.
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Illinois further expands reproductive health care protectionsAug 07, 2024 4:54 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed multiple bills expanding reproductive rights in Illinois on Wednesday, including codifying a federal law that allows medical professionals to pe...
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BBB alert: Beware of potential campaign fundraising impostor scamsAug 04, 2024 5:17 am - The Better Business Bureau is alerting people to watch out for a variety of potential campaign fundraising scams pretending to be from official political candidates.
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‘Sensationally unpredictable’ U.S. election clouds policy viewJul 28, 2024 5:11 am - The shock replacement of the Democratic presidential candidate less than four months before the U.S. election has introduced a new element of uncertainty about the outloo...
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Park Ridge school board slashing at least $6 million out of facility improvement planJul 24, 2024 1:45 pm - A $98 million plan to renovate and expand buildings in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is being scaled back significantly.
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Suburban delegates lining up behind HarrisJul 22, 2024 5:48 pm - Several suburban delegates to next month’s Democratic National Convention say they are ready to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to face former President Donald Trump in the November election.
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Suburban Democrats hail ‘selfless’ Biden; GOP leader slams ‘years of lies’Jul 21, 2024 2:02 pm - Suburban Democrats said Sunday they are grateful to President Joe Biden for his accomplishments in office, but are gearing up for the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris - or whoever the party nominates for president - against former President Donald Trump.