Articles filed under Referendum
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Closer, but still 'no' in BataviaOct 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Two years ago, the Batavia Park District wanted $36 million to build a recreation center and rehab the quarry beach, which would have significantly raised taxes. We rec...
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Naperville Township waste deal a slam dunkOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Here's a ballot question that actually might save the taxpayer some money. Many of the 8,500 residents in unincorporated Naperville Township are on their own to work out...
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Vote 'No' on recall in Buffalo GroveOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - As we indicated several months ago when the Buffalo Grove village board first proposed a measure to permit the recall of elected officials, we are troubled by the concep...
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No to Grafton town hallOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Saying Grafton Township government is in disarray is an understatement on par with suggesting that passengers on the Titanic could have had a more comfortable voyage. M...
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Yes and No on Winfield roadsOct 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Voters in Winfield will face two ballot questions on Nov. 2 that seek to raise property taxes to improve local streets, nearly half of which village officials say are in...
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Don't let library become dinosaurOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm voting yes for the St. Charles Public Library referendum. While it is hard to support an increase in taxes, I am willing to give a little for the public good. Our li...
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Rec center fans, foes talk to Batavia business peopleOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The hot topic in Batavia is the recreation center and parking garage proposed to be built at Wilson Street, Island Avenue and Houston Street. That was evident again Frid...
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Batavia rec center foes miss deadlineOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Batavians Against Debt, a group opposing the building of a Batavia Park District recreation center, has received more than $26,389 in campaign contributions from a Peori...
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Consolidating waste haulers in Naperville Twp. on Nov. 2 ballot.Oct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Naperville Township Supervisor Gary Vician is hoping to save thousands of residents some money and save township roads with one punch of the chad. The 2,528 voters in un...
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Vote no on Batavia rec. center issueOct 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The supporters of the Batavia Park District $20 million recreation referendum have started to mail and post positive recommendations throughout the district. Some of the...