Articles filed under Politics
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Endorsement: Yes on Hawthorn District 73 renovationsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Voters in Hawthorn Elementary District 73 will be asked Nov. 6 to approve $48.7 million in bonds to build an 18-classroom kindergarten center and expand or renovate the ...
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Endorsement: Mendoza for a second term as state comptrollerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - The state comptroller may have the most thankless job in Illinois - prioritizing payment of bills there is not nearly enough money to cover. Since her election to the po...
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Endorsement: Frerichs for Illinois treasurerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - In his first term as Illinois treasurer, Democrat Michael Frerichs, of Champaign, has initiated a program that provides access to 401(k)-style benefits to small-business...
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What voters should know about District 207's tax hike requestOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Maine Township High School District 207 has for months done its best to publicize its plan for $240 million in building upgrades at its three aging high schools. The di...
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Endorsement: Yes on Fox River & Countryside fire improvementsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Minutes matter in a fire or medical emergency. If the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District referendum does not pass in the November election, first responder res...
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Conservatives mount a whisper campaign smearing Khashoggi in defense of TrumpOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Hard-line Republicans and conservative commentators are mounting a dark whisper campaign against Jamal Khashoggi that is designed to protect President Donal...
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Endorsement: Yes to fund operations in new centerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - A separate question before voters in Hawthorn District 73 seeks an increase in the tax rate to raise about $1.3 million a year for costs such as utilities, custodians an...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois has the dubious distinction of having the most units of government and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. One hope to change that is by reducing ...
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Endorsement: Yes, to make improvements to water system in Round Lake HeightsOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - The village of Round Lake Heights wants greater control over its water system and is asking voters to approve a $2.7 million referendum to assist in the plan. Supporting...
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Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expressionOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - A note from Karen Attiah, Washington Post Global Opinions editor: I received this column from Jamal Khashoggi's translator and assistant the day after Jamal was reported...