Articles filed under Referendum
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State doesn't need another Con-ConOct 13, 2008 11:00 pm - In the debate over whether to hold a constitutional convention in Illinois, I'm taking the "nay" side. Maybe I am being cautious by choosing to keep the current constit...
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Help the library become an even better resourceOct 12, 2008 11:00 pm - These days, I am for investing in our library. The Barrington Area Library referendum on Nov. 4 will make the Library: • More cost efficient, by revamping existing space...
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Constitutional convention supporters hold rallyOct 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and former state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka were among the speakers at a rally in Chicago Sunday to drum up support for a constitutional convention. ...
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Batavia parks have an allyOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - A political committee has formed to persuade voters to say "yes" to the Batavia Park District's request for $36 million to build a recreation center and new Quarry Beach...
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Make your voice heard at the pollsOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm fed up with the mess in Springfield, but I'm writing to voice my opposition to holding a Constitutional convention. Rewriting the entire Constitution is not a way to...
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Group campaigns against rec center at Quarry BeachOct 08, 2008 11:00 pm - "No $36 million tax increase. Not now. Not there." That's the message you can print out on business cards, through a document offered on saveourquarry.com. It sums up th...
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Should Round Lake Beach clerk position change?Oct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Round Lake Beach Mayor Rich Hill had a decision to make when former clerk Sylvia Valadez resigned to become a trustee in March. He could have found a willing resident t...
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Lake Co. forest preserve wants to buy more landOct 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Despite a brisk, chilly wind, visitors last week enjoyed the day at a picnic table with a waterfront view at Lake County's newest forest preserve. That type of scene is ...
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This isn't the time for Harper tax hikeOct 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently Harper College began asking residents how they should spend $300 million. Harper College has just recently completed a multimillion dollar addition. I ... was s...
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A state CON CON? A definite NO NOOct 05, 2008 11:00 pm - By now you may be hearing about a proposal to hold a CON CON in the State of Illinois. This question will appear on the November ballot. Is this a good idea or a very ba...