Articles filed under Referendum
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Will voters back a new sales tax to fund Lake County school needs?May 06, 2026 7:33 pm - An initiative for a countywide sales tax to fund certain public school needs continues to advance though there is a way to go before voters would have a say.
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East Maine District 63 may seek tax hike for $163 million improvement planApr 02, 2026 2:37 pm - East Maine School District 63 residents can learn about a $163 million facilities improvement plan at public meetings this month.
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Naperville Park District voters say ‘yes’ to rec center with poolsMar 18, 2026 5:19 pm - For the Naperville Park District, election night went swimmingly. The district won voter approval to borrow $120 million for the construction of an activity center with indoor pools.
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Why District 45 is asking voters for tax increaseMar 04, 2026 6:45 pm - Villa Park-based District 45 is asking voters in this month’s primary election to approve an operating tax rate increase that would raise an additional $4.3 million a year.
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Geneva hosting open houses on $59 million public safety referendumFeb 01, 2026 11:18 am - Geneva residents interested in learning more about the city’s $59.4 million public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot are invited to attend a series of open houses this month.
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Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hikeJan 26, 2026 7:29 pm - Saying it can no longer be avoided, Fox Lake Fire Protection District officials will be asking voters March 17 for a tax increase to fund pensions.
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Geneva is asking voters to borrow $59M for new police station. Here’s a look at its current building’s issuesJan 26, 2026 1:08 pm - Geneva is asking voters to borrow $59M for new police station. Here’s a look at its current building’s issues.
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Geneva offers police station tours before referendum on replacementJan 09, 2026 1:14 pm - Members of the public can tour the Geneva Police Department ahead of a March ballot measure that will ask voters for permission to borrow money to build a new station.
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District 214 to spend $25 million on upgrades ahead of potential referendumDec 15, 2025 7:19 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 plans to spend $25 million on capital projects in 2026 -- including new basketball court scoreboards and building mechanicals -- as officials consider whether to ask voters to pay for bigger ticket items in the future.
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Naperville Park District seeks $120 million from voters for recreation centerDec 12, 2025 12:04 pm - Naperville voters will decide this spring if they will give the park district money to build a new activity center on the city’s south end.