Articles filed under Referendum
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Endorsement: Yes to upgrades in Maine Township High School District 207Oct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Any way you slice it, the $195 million bond issue Maine Township High School District 207 is asking voters to approve Nov. 6 is a big request, one that would see the typ...
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Endorsement: Yes to repair decaying roads in Blackberry TownshipOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Blackberry Township Road District has two problems: Too many rough roads and not enough money to take care of them. This isn't the first time you've heard this. It's...
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Should Vernon Township voters eliminate highway district? Officials disagreeOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Vernon Township residents have the rare chance to jettison a layer of government this election. Voters will be asked if the township road district - a small, independent...
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Endorsement: Yes on revised Gavin District 37 construction bond saleOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - It's been nearly eight months since Gavin District 37 voters rejected a borrowing plan to fund life-safety building improvements. Many opponents said they understood the...
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Endorsement: No on 69 percent increase for Hanover Park parksOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - The Hanover Park Park District is seeking a big jump in its property tax rate to support an ambitious plan to make capital improvements at its 21 parks and recreation fa...
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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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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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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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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...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois has the dubious distinction of having the most units of government and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. One hope to change that is by reducing ...