Articles filed under Referendum
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South Barrington Park District wants voters' permission to sell 34-acre siteOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - The South Barrington Park District wants to sell about 34 acres that officials say are not needed, but the agency first needs voter permission before seeking a buyer. Vo...
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Endorsement: Yes to make needed repairs at Batavia libraryOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Batavia Public Library is seeking a tax increase to maintain and repair its nearly 20-year-old building and expand programs and services. The board of trustees unani...
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Endorsement: Yes to upgrades in Maine Township High School District 207Oct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Any way you slice it, the $195 million bond issue Maine Township High School District 207 is asking voters to approve Nov. 6 is a big request, one that would see the typ...
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Endorsement: Yes to repair decaying roads in Blackberry TownshipOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Blackberry Township Road District has two problems: Too many rough roads and not enough money to take care of them. This isn't the first time you've heard this. It's...
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Should Vernon Township voters eliminate highway district? Officials disagreeOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - Vernon Township residents have the rare chance to jettison a layer of government this election. Voters will be asked if the township road district - a small, independent...
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Endorsement: Yes on revised Gavin District 37 construction bond saleOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - It's been nearly eight months since Gavin District 37 voters rejected a borrowing plan to fund life-safety building improvements. Many opponents said they understood the...
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Endorsement: No on 69 percent increase for Hanover Park parksOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - The Hanover Park Park District is seeking a big jump in its property tax rate to support an ambitious plan to make capital improvements at its 21 parks and recreation fa...
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Barrington voters to decide if village should enact 1% sales taxOct 19, 2018 5:22 am - Barrington voters will decide next month if the village should enact a 1 percent local sales tax that elected officials say is needed to provide a steady income source f...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Mayoral, 3rd Ward races emerge in Prospect HeightsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - This story has been updated to reflect the employment status of Betty Cloud. Prospect Heights voters will face contested mayoral and 3rd Ward races based on can...