Articles filed under Referendum
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On third try, Wood Dale firefighters win approval for tax increaseApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - Wood Dale firefighters can let out a sigh of relief. Twice, voters in the Wood Dale Fire Protection District had rejected a request for a tax increase. But the third tim...
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Mental health funding proposal too close to call in Milton TownshipApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - A referendum campaign in Milton Township to improve access to disability and mental health services has ended with a cliffhanger. Advocates are left in limbo in their at...
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Winfield voters once again reject fire district tax increaseApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - Firefighters in Winfield will have to go back to the drawing board now that voters have once again turned down a tax increase request. Voters on Tuesday handed the Winfi...
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Without tax hike, Warren Township High athletics to be axed in 2023, superintendent saysApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - Warren Township High School's athletic programs are on track to be eliminated by the 2023-24 school year, along with many classes and clubs, after District 121 voters vo...
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Sleepy Hollow voters reject tax increaseApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - Sleepy Hollow voters Tuesday rejected a request to increase property taxes by as much as 25%. The request received 147 "yes" votes and 283 "no" votes, according to unoff...
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Preliminary results point to rejection of referendum to abolish the McHenry Township Road DistrictApr 07, 2021 1:00 am - A referendum to abolish the McHenry Township Road District was on track to be rejected by voters, preliminary election results show, the culmination of a hard-fought bat...
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Milton Township voters to decide funding request for disability, mental health servicesApr 02, 2021 5:00 am - Miles Evans will turn 22 in September, but it's the day before his birthday that marks a major turning point in his life. On that day, Evans, who has Down syndrome, will...
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Warren High athletics would get ax in 2023 if voters reject tax hike, administrators sayMar 31, 2021 5:05 am - Warren Township High School's athletic programs will be eliminated by the 2023 school year along with many classes and clubs if voters do not approve the proposed proper...
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Sleepy Hollow asking voters to OK property tax increaseMar 30, 2021 5:30 am - Sleepy Hollow voters are being asked to allow the village to increase property taxes to provide additional revenue to keep up with maintenance and replacement of roa...
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Why Wood Dale fire district will try again for a tax increaseMar 23, 2021 5:30 am - The Wood Dale Fire Protection District relies on a federal grant to fund three firefighter-paramedic positions. The SAFER grant covers 75% of their salaries and benefits...