Articles filed under Referendum
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DuPage County tax no one wanted rejectedFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - This was one ballot issue where the adage "every vote counts" didn't apply. DuPage County voters appeared likely Tuesday to soundly reject a quarter percentage point sal...
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Loza, Morask win 12th subcircuit racesFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Two women will face off in November for a spot as judge in the 12th subcircuit of Cook County. Pamela Elizabeth Loza, the Democratic candidate, and Laura Morask, the Re...
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Sugar Grove library bid fails yet againFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Sugar Grove voters said no to an increase in the library's operating budget Tuesday for a sixth straight time, despite being able to look forward to a new $8 million lib...
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Funds for Winfield Twp. roads rejectedFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Voters again rejected a tax-hike request by Winfield Township to pay for roadwork in unincorporated area. With all 35 precincts reporting, unofficial totals showed 7,506...
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Lombard voters approve plans for new poolFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Lombard voters Tuesday agreed with their park board that the community needs a new pool. The Lombard Park District sought permission to increase property taxes so it can...
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New school on tap as Kaneland passes requestFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - The Kaneland school district can now build a new middle school. The tax-increase request passed Tuesday by a vote of 3,602 to 3,275, according to unofficial results with...
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For the most part, voters were in giving mood in Lake Co.Feb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Lake County voters were in a giving mood when it came to referendum questions on Tuesday's ballot. Voters approved six referendums dealing with tax increases and buildin...
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Fox Valley voters pass tax increase for parksFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Park District voters couldn't have said it louder if they'd tried -- they want more open land and better parks and facilities. On Tuesday, residents overwhelm...
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Decisive victories in Kane judicial subcircuit contestFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Jim Murphy seized the advantage Tuesday over his four Democratic rivals in the primary for the judicial subcircuit seat in Aurora. Murphy, the Aurora Township superviso...
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Itasca library gets money for workFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Voters on Tuesday agreed to spend tax money to clean up water leaks and mold damage at the Itasca Community Library. With all 9 precincts reporting, unofficial totals sh...