Articles filed under Politics
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League of Women Voters to host discussion on Roselle’s home rule referendumFeb 19, 2024 10:09 pm - What is home rule? Does Roselle need it, and what will it mean for residents? On Thursday, Feb. 29, the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will host a discuss...
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Why the suburbs need to start planning for Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’Feb 18, 2024 5:25 am - In nearby Chicago, city residents face a tax hike on their March 19 primary ballots, but there may even be implications for the suburbs. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and...
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League of Women Voters to hold forum on the mental health board referendum at MCCFeb 15, 2024 9:23 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 22, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County will present a forum on the mental health board referendum. McHenry County voters will have their say...
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McHenry County area mental health providers seek to keep pace with community needsFeb 15, 2024 6:34 pm - McHenry County residents will vote on Tuesday, March 19, Illinois Primary Election Day, for or against a question that could help alleviate the funding deficits for 40 me...
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Superintendent discusses Glenbard District 87 referendum, facility needsFeb 14, 2024 2:10 pm - Four Glenbard high schools, ranging in age from 51 to 101 years old, have numerous capital improvement needs. On the March 19 election ballot, Glenbard Township High School District 87 has a referendum seeking to secure funding necessary to make crucial facility improvements.
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Underwood outpacing GOP rivals in fundraising for 14th Congressional raceFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - While Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville was sitting on a $1.6 million campaign war chest as 2024 began, neither of the Republican challengers for her 14...
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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...