Articles filed under Referendum
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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...
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Lakemoor term limits OK’dApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Lakemoor voters overwhelming approved a measure Tuesday that will limit future village presidents and members of the village board to serving three consecutive terms. Wi...
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Indian Trails referendum approvedApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Thanks to a slim 144 votes, voters Tuesday agreed to let the Indian Trails Public Library extend a tax rate increase first approved back in 1995. With all 47 precincts r...
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No go on Wood Dale intersection projectApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Wood Dale voters directed city officials Tuesday to abandon plans for long-awaited improvements at the intersection of Irving Park and Wood Dale roads. With all 16 prec...
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No city funds for Wheaton Grand TheaterApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton voters turned down a proposal Tuesday to put city money toward the renovation and operation of a shuttered downtown theater. With all 61 precincts reporting, re...
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Where to find more informationApr 04, 2011 2:00 am - Here's a list of where to find help or report problems on Election Day. Cook County www.cookcountyclerk.com/ELECTIONS/ Information: (312) 603-0906 DuPage County www.d...