Articles filed under Referendum
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Sherman, four others sue to overturn Indian Trails voteMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Activist Rob Sherman and four fellow Buffalo Grove residents are suing the Indian Trails Public Library District, claiming illegal and prohibited acts by its officials l...
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Mundelein HS 120 voters OK tax-backed loan for constructionApr 05, 2011 2:00 am - Mundelein High School District 120 voters on Tuesday approved a plan that will raise $10 million for campus improvements. With ballots in all 31 precincts counted, 1,659...
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$30 million tax increase approved for open spaceApr 05, 2011 2:00 am - Kane County residents showed Tuesday they're willing to part with a few more green dollars to invest in green space even during a slow economy. The Kane County Forest Pr...
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Gilberts voters OK sales tax hikeApr 05, 2011 2:00 am - Gilberts residents — and visitors to the Kane County village — will pay more in sales tax when they shop at businesses in town. Gilberts voters approved a 1 percentage-p...
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Lombard voters want term limits for village leadersApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Lombard voters expressed an overwhelming interest Tuesday in setting term limits for the village’s elected leaders. Voters backed a nonbinding referendum request, 3,187...
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Fox River Grove gets go-ahead to shop for electricityApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Voters in Fox River Grove said yes to the village negotiating cheaper electricity rates for residents and small businesses. According to unofficial tallies in Lake and ...
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Oak Brook, Wood Dale want cheaper electricityApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Voters in Oak Brook and Wood Dale supported proposals Tuesday giving their communities the authority to shop around for cheaper sources of electricity, while residents i...
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West Chicago treasurer eliminated, tax rejectedApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - West Chicago voters eliminated the city’s elected office of treasurer Tuesday, and rejected a flat $10 tax on real estate transfers. With all 23 precincts reporting, re...
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Elgin Township garbage consolidation approvedApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Voters living in unincorporated Elgin Township approved a joint garbage contract in Tuesday’s referendum with 53 percent in favor, based on an unofficial tally. The town...
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$8 million Medinah schools tax hike failsApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - For the third time in seven years, voters in Medinah District 11 rejected a multimillion-dollar tax increase for school improvements. With all eight precincts reporting...