Articles filed under Politics
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Editorial: Trump, Clinton, acrimony and an echo of RFKNov 05, 2016 3:00 pm - As Campaign 2016 winds down, we conclude it in exhaustion from the spirit of acrimony that has spread across our political landscape. A radio personality talks about "gr...
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A roundup of suburban Congressional candidates, issuesNov 05, 2016 7:00 am - Daily Herald staff report Heated congressional races are heading full steam toward Tuesday's election, including the 10th District's high-profile three-peat and the batt...
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District 200 open houses to discuss proposed facility projectsNov 05, 2016 1:00 am - Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 will conduct a series of open houses to educate residents about proposed facility projects that could be partially or fully funded ...
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Can't afford tax hike District 26 is askingNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Just received a card from District 26 to vote for the new addition. What it didn't say was that if you vote YES your property taxes will be increased for the next 20 yea...
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D15 board doesn't deserve 'yes' vote on referendumNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - I'm surprised anyone who's not an employee can trust the D15 board and administration on the heels of the 10-year labor contract debacle. Quick review: Instead of being ...
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Vote to eliminate Wheeling Twp. road commissionerNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Q: How much does it cost to spend your money on 5.4 miles of road in Wheeling Township? Answer: $91,300. Q: How much longer do you need to pay for this expense? Answer: ...
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Cannot trust Dist. 15 board with $130 millionNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Some months ago, in the process of approving a new contract for the teachers of District 15, the administration and the board acted with both arrogance toward and disres...
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Hard to judge D15 tax request on meritNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - The problem with District 15's $130 million school referendum is that it's very difficult to judge it on its merits. The current school board and District 15 Superintend...
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Osage Park not right place for new schoolNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - As a property owner adjacent to Osage Park, the CCSD #15 plans put forth to construct a three-story school on this site appears to be a disservice to the Osage Park neig...
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Lester: As Guaranteed Rate sign went up for Sox, CEO was cheering CubsNov 03, 2016 5:22 am - As the controversial sign designating the White Sox' home as Guaranteed Rate Field went up, the CEO of the mortgage lender namesake was following the Chicago Cubs around...