Articles filed under Politics
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Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Americans facing test of support for 'family values'Jun 29, 2022 1:00 am - I am with my Swedish cousins for the "Midsommar" holiday at their cottage on the southwest coast of Sweden. Yesterday, the decision by America's highest court to overtur...
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'A very valuable closure': Retiring superintendent relishes success of Warren District 121 tax hike effortJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - A mixture of relief and gratitude greeted Warren Township High School District 121 Superintendent John Ahlgrim late Tuesday night after it became clear that voters had a...
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After Lauf wins GOP bid to face Foster, Democrat group calls her 'extreme MAGA'Jun 29, 2022 1:00 am - Democratic Party leaders wasted no time going after newly minted Republican congressional nominee Catalina Lauf of Woodstock on Wednesday. About an hour after The Associ...
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Voters approve tax hike preserving sports, other activities at Warren District 121Jun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - A strong sustained effort paid off Tuesday for supporters of a long-sought tax rate hike in Warren Township High School District 121 to prevent further personnel cuts an...
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Antioch Fire District voters approve tax hikeJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - A referendum to raise an additional $1.87 million annually for the Antioch First Fire Protection District returned to Tuesday's primary ballot. Unlike a similar request ...
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Hawthorn Woods residents back tax hike for road repair programJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Hawthorn Woods officials may now start working to pave the way. On Tuesday 65% of voters approved a tax hike that allows the village to create an annual road repair and ...
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Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District gets the 'yes' on $13 million requestJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - The Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District has gotten the thumbs-up to borrow $13 million for new equipment and an additional station. Unofficial results show 1,...
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Arlington Heights District 25 referendum for full-day kindergarten too close to callJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - An Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 request to raise taxes to fund full-day kindergarten and school building upgrades remained too close to call early Wednesday ...
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Constable: Divided Americans still driving together across common groundJun 28, 2022 5:30 am - As my wife and I throw one small suitcase into our Prius for a quick trip to see good friends in Nashville, Tennessee, we have a lot more emotional baggage to bring with...
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Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Another avenue of justice: Judy Huth v. Bill CosbyJun 28, 2022 1:00 am - Sometimes justice delayed is still justice. That was the case this week for Judy Huth, who met once-beloved comedian Bill Cosby back in 1975 and was 16 years old when he...