Articles filed under Politics
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Hanover Park Park District referendum seeks $8 million to replace Community Center roofsFeb 07, 2024 8:33 pm - The Hanover Park Park District will ask voters on March 19 to approve a tax hike for the first time in its 60-year history to replace the original 48-year-old fabric roof...
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A handful of politicians switch parties, citing extremism. Others question their motives.Feb 07, 2024 10:46 am - Not so long ago, Janice Anderson was a committed Republican who rose through the local political ranks to become a DuPage County Board member. She blamed former President...
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Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to declineFeb 02, 2024 5:23 pm - Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August
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Wheeling Township still refusing to levy tax for mental health boardJan 29, 2024 7:13 pm - Despite legislation that removed potential legal obstacles to funding its new mental health board, Wheeling Township officials continue to insist they cannot levy a voter...
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Want to help at the DNC? Volunteer recruitment kicks off with suburbanites soughtJan 29, 2024 6:37 pm - Democratic National Convention leaders are seeking volunteer whisperers to recruit thousands of unpaid helpers required to make the event a success. Overall, 100 committe...
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Kane County voters will get their say on a new high school, higher sales taxJan 23, 2024 8:13 pm - Voters throughout Kane County will face tax increase requests on primary ballots this March. Here’s a rundown of those referendum issues: Central Unit District 301 V...
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Millions in school projects, pool upgrades are on ballots in DuPage CountyJan 23, 2024 8:08 pm - Money for school improvements and park district amenities are issues voters in parts of DuPage County will decide in the March election. Here’s a look at the major refere...
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Kindergarten, libraries and sales taxes on the ballot in MarchJan 23, 2024 8:02 pm - Besides selecting Democratic and Republican nominees for U.S. president, Congress and a host of state and county posts, voters in Cook and Lake counties heading to the po...
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Who you can see at congressional candidate forum in NapervilleJan 23, 2024 3:45 pm - Democratic congressional candidates for two largely suburban districts will gather at a public forum Wednesday in Naperville. The event, hosted by the Democratic Party of...
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State liquor tax revenues dropped last year. Will lawmakers raise tax rates?Jan 20, 2024 5:30 pm - For the first time in at least a decade, annual liquor tax revenue in Illinois declined. The modest 0.3% drop from $318.9 million in fiscal year 2022 to $318.1 million in...