Articles filed under Politics
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Barrington voters to decide if village should enact 1% sales taxOct 19, 2018 5:22 am - Barrington voters will decide next month if the village should enact a 1 percent local sales tax that elected officials say is needed to provide a steady income source f...
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What Khashoggi's apparent murder says about Saudi Arabia -- and AmericaOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - By FAREED ZAKARIA The apparent murder of Jamal Khashoggi tells us something important about Saudi Arabia. But it also tells us something important about America. First ...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Endorsement: No on Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District taxesOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Voters in most of Glen Ellyn will be asked on the Nov. 6 ballot to increase the tax rate for the Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District. It is the first request for a ta...
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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...