Articles filed under Referendum
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Endorsement: Winfield Fire Protection DistrictJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - We're well aware voters have thrice said "no" to the Winfield Fire Protection District's requests for more money. With the fourth attempt coming up Feb. 5 -- and the wat...
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Endorsement: Fox Lake library referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - The last time the Fox Lake Library District went to referendum was in 1976. Back then, books and reference materials filled library shelves. Today, techno-savvy patrons ...
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Vote 'yes' for new Fox Lake libraryJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5, the voters of the Fox Lake Public Library District will have an opportunity to make a decision which will impact the quality of life in Grant Township-area co...
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Endorsement: District 200 middle school referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - We have no doubt that Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 must build a new Hubble Middle School for it students. And we recommend a yes vote on the borrowing plan that...
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Endorsement: Antioch Fire Protection District referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - 'Yes' to fire protection tax hike Since 2005, voters in the Antioch Rural Fire Protection District have twice voted down proposals to increase the tax rate. On Feb. 5, ...
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Endorsement: Kaneland District 302 referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Growth has fueled many changes in the Kaneland school district in the last several years. But even though this region is in a housing slump like much of the country, the...
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Voters to decide who should haul trashJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - For 31 years, Pam Blum has paid more to have her trash hauled than her neighbors who live within municipal boundaries. Blum lives in unincorporated Valentine Manor subdi...
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What are other costs with pool?Jan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - I have been reading about the plans Wauconda has to build an Olympic-size pool for the community. I have some primary concerns that should be considered before taking on...
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Dist. 38: Tax hike will decrease class sizes, reinstate fine arts programsJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - In Lake County, Big Hollow officials say they have the highest class sizes, spend the least amount of money on teaching students, and the second least amount on housing....
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Endorsement: St. Charles Park District referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Park District has been pointing toward a referendum for some time. Years ago it anticipated the need for a second pool at Campton Hills Park, and any num...