Articles filed under Referendum
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DuPage ballots filled with tax requests for schools, fire districtsNov 01, 2020 12:00 am - DuPage County voters in Tuesday's election will determine the outcome of eight tax increase requests from schools and fire districts. Here's a look at some of the major ...
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Mussman, Kegarise debate graduated income tax, spendingOct 22, 2020 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg and Republican challenger Scott Kegarise disagree on the advice they'd give voters on the graduated income tax refer...
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Why we should support the Fair Tax AmendmentOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - The confusion and distortions being circulated about the Fair Tax Amendment need to be cleared up. Under the current Illinois Constitution, all state income taxes must b...
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Why Bensenville fire district is asking voters for tax requestOct 20, 2020 1:00 am - For the first time in its history, the Bensenville Fire Protection District is asking voters for a property tax increase to help restore manpower levels in the face of a...
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Endorsement: Yes to merge Lake County recorder, clerk officesOct 19, 2020 1:00 am - For many years, we have added our voice to those calling for more to be done to reduce the number of units of government in Illinois, which long has ranked as the nation...
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Where the 81st state House District candidates stand on a graduated income taxOct 16, 2020 5:30 am - The candidates vying to represent the 81st state House District know their constituents - and the state's budget - have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. In the face...
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Winfield fire district chief taking questions on proposed tax increaseOct 15, 2020 5:30 am - Winfield Fire Protection District Chief Steve Evans has been fielding questions about the district's seeking voter approval for a property tax increase. "People can ask ...
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Endorsement: Yes on Dundee Township tax rate increaseOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - When Trish Glees became Dundee Township Supervisor three years ago, she saw trouble on the horizon. The last time the township had gone to voters for permission to raise...
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Graduated tax opponents say small business will sufferOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - An online panel discussion hosted by the Lincoln Forum about the proposed constitutional change to the state's income tax law focused largely on the effects to business ...
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Editorial: Don't ignore Nov. 3 ballot referendumsOct 13, 2020 1:00 am - The number of political flyers in the mailbox and candidate commercials on television these days might provide a sense the federal and state races on the Nov. 3 ballot a...