Articles filed under Referendum
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Senate OKs language for graduated tax referendum, voter pamphletMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate on Thursday took the chamber's last step in putting language for a graduated income tax constitutional amendment on the November genera...
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Rolling Meadows aldermen make term limits officialMay 14, 2020 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen this week officially made changes to city code placing tighter term limits on themselves in the wake of a binding referendum in March. More than...
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Organization sues state over ballot obstaclesMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois organization aiming to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot is suing the state, alleging that restrictions implemented to co...
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Should recreational pot sales be allowed in Batavia? Voters to decide this fallApr 07, 2020 1:00 am - Voters will decide this fall whether recreational marijuana businesses could have a future in Batavia. The city council on Monday unanimously approved placing an advisor...
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Batavia Park District looking ahead after voters reject recr center proposalMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - A failed tax-hike referendum to fund a new indoor recreation center won't stop the Batavia Park District from looking ahead at other major projects on the horizon, leade...
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Barrington District 220 superintendent thanks communityMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Barrington Area Unit District 220 Superintendent Brian Harris issued a statement Wednesday thanking voters for approving a request to borrow $147 million for building pr...
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Voters authorize take rate hike in Fox Lake District 114Mar 18, 2020 1:00 am - While the results were too close to call Tuesday night, it now appears voters have a approved a request to raise the property tax rate to fund building repairs and teach...
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Naperville voters say 'yes' to pot sales, but debate continuesMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Opponents of legalized recreational cannabis sales in Naperville already are calling for a new referendum question in November after a majority of voters on Tuesday supp...
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Antioch fire officials focus on COVID-19 after referendum falls shortMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Despite a growing call volume, Antioch fire officials will have to make do with existing revenues, as voters Tuesday rejected a tax increase to generate another $1.57 mi...
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Voters lean toward tax hike for Yorkfield Fire DistrictMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Voters in the Yorkfield Fire Protection District appear to be supporting a property tax increase to help pay for fire and ambulance services, partial results indicate. W...