Articles filed under Referendum
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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...
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What voters should know about District 207's tax hike requestOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Maine Township High School District 207 has for months done its best to publicize its plan for $240 million in building upgrades at its three aging high schools. The di...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois has the dubious distinction of having the most units of government and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. One hope to change that is by reducing ...
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District 21 security referendum is right for kids, communityOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - We live in a time of unprecedented violence, including in our schools. As a parent of two District 21 graduates and a teacher at a local high school, I worry each day ab...
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Mental health funding campaign to target northern Kane CountyOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - During the next year, northern Kane County residents will see a promotional campaign to sell them on a potential new tax to fund mental health, addiction and development...