Articles filed under Referendum
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Wheeling District 21 board has shown it can be trustedOct 22, 2018 5:00 am - Through thick and thin, our school district has stood up for the taxpayers and done what is best for us while still maintaining great schools for our kids. Even in times...
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Oct 22, 2018 5:00 am - The upcoming referendum vote in District 207 is about a choice on the type of schools the community wants for the future, specifically related to updating old schools, i...
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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...