Articles filed under Politics
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Mayoral, 3rd Ward races emerge in Prospect HeightsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect the employment status of Betty Cloud. Prospect Heights voters will face contested mayoral and 3rd Ward races based on can...
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For House GOP, midterm pickup chances are rare but crucialOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - It's been noted a million times that Democrats need to pick up 23 seats to take control of the House of Representatives in next month's midterm elections. Nearly all ana...
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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 ...