Referendum
Chicago Voters Approve Bulk Power-Buying Plan
Chicago residents likely will be able to get cheaper electricity from an alternate supplier, after approving a measure allowing City Hall to negotiate cheaper rates on behalf of residents and small businesses.
Group Submits 10K Signatures Seeking Vote On Elected School Board
A coalition of Chicago parents, activists, and teachers said Monday it has enough signatures to get the idea of an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools on the ballot in November.
Mayor Backs Plan To Buy Electricity In Bulk For Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he’s backing efforts to buy electricity in bulk for the City of Chicago, possibly from a company other than ComEd’s parent firm.
Parents, Teachers Begin Citywide Petition For Referendum On Elected School Board
A newly-formed coalition of parents, teachers and community groups have begun a door-to-door petition drive to get a referendum question on an elected Chicago school board on the November ballot citywide.
Evanston Residents Vote In Favor Of Abolishing Township
Voters in Evanston on Tuesday cast their ballots in favor of abolishing the township form of government.
Kendall County Voters Nominate Auditor, Recorder; Cut Their Would-Be Offices
Voters in Kendall County nominated a new auditor and a new recorder Tuesday, while at the same time voting to eliminate their positions.
Lincolnwood Voters Reject Bond For New School Building
Voters in Lincolnwood resoundingly repudiated their local school board in the election Tuesday.
District 31 Students Push For Property Tax Hike
Several hundred students, their parents and staff from the two schools in West Northfield District 31 marched and rallied Tuesday, urging voters to approve a tax increase.
North Shore School District Seeking Tax Hike To Avoid Severe Cuts
A small public school district nestled among two wealthy Chicago suburbs is in serious financial trouble. West Northfield Elementary School District 31 is surrounded by Northbrook and Glenview on the North Shore. It has only two schools and severe cuts are looming if they don’t get more money.
Kane County May Allow Residents To Switch From ComEd
The people who live in unincorporated areas of Kane County may get the chance to opt out of getting their electrical service from ComEd.
Northbrook Schools To Cut Teachers After Tax Referendum Fails
In north suburban Northbrook, voters have rejected a tax hike that would have helped close a $1 million budget hole.
Move To Eliminate Oak Lawn Village Manager Withdrawn
Oak Lawn voters who want to change the way government does business in the south suburbs will have to wait.
Most Popular News
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.692
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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