Articles filed under Politics
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Elmhurst Park District eyes possible referendum for new Wagner center, amenitiesApr 26, 2024 7:44 pm - The Elmhurst Park District will conduct a voter survey to help officials decide whether to put forward a November ballot question that would seek funding for a new Wagner...
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How’s cashless bail going? Here’s what the data saysApr 25, 2024 4:35 pm - Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly described the status of Frank Walaitis car and bicycle. About seven months after Illinois ended cash bai...
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Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utilityApr 14, 2024 8:12 am - Natural gas is fueling a fight between consumer advocates, a powerful utility company and the state. Amid competing advertising campaigns, accusations of mismanagement an...
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Glenbard Dist. 87’s $183 million request approved by 404 votesApr 10, 2024 6:38 pm - Voters in Glenbard High School District 87 have approved a $183 million borrowing plan by a 404-vote margin, according to the final tally released by DuPage County electi...
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Ballot count so far favors Glenbard Dist. 87’s $183 million requestMar 25, 2024 7:36 pm - While election authorities still are counting mail-in ballots, voters in Glenbard High School District 87 narrowly were favoring a $183 million borrowing plan, the latest...
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Why Illinois voters were no-shows at the polls on Election DayMar 22, 2024 9:53 am - When all the votes are certified by the Illinois Board of Elections next month, it will likely show the lowest turnout for a presidential primary in at least 34 years. An...
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Third time’s the charm? District 23 will consider another referendum, spending cutsMar 20, 2024 6:30 pm - After falling short on two tax-hike referendums within the last 12 months, Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 is weighing its options to pay for state-mandated full-...
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Vote on Glenbard Dist. 87’s $183 million request too close to call; Roselle voters OK home ruleMar 20, 2024 6:18 pm - Voters across DuPage County delivered a mixed bag of results for taxing bodies seeking additional funding in Tuesday's election. Glenbard High School District 87 official...
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District 23 tax hike request fails for second time in a yearMar 19, 2024 11:13 pm - One year after a similar ballot question was narrowly defeated, a measure to approve a tax hike in Prospect Heights Elementary School District 23 seems headed for another...
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Split vote on tax hikes: Round Lake library falls short; Grayslake District 46 approvedMar 19, 2024 8:55 pm - Voters approve Deer Park non-home-rule sales tax A tax hike request by the Round Lake Area Public Library District to build a new facility fell short Tuesday but vo...