Kenilworth voters approve$2.5 million beach bond referendum

A large renovation of the Kenilworth Beach may be one step closer as a large majority of village voters have supported a bond sale referendum set to pay for a portion of the proposed project. In the March 19 election, a bond sale referendum set to raise up to $2.5 million passed by a nearly… Continue reading Kenilworth voters approve$2.5 million beach bond referendum

Lake Zurich joining Lake County water supplier, considering a sales tax referendum to cover costs – Chicago Tribune

After decades of research, study and planning, the Lake Zurich Village Board voted to join the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency as the town plans to switch from well-supplied water to Lake Michigan water. The board also voted at its March 18 meeting to approve finding the lowest cost route to making the… Continue reading Lake Zurich joining Lake County water supplier, considering a sales tax referendum to cover costs – Chicago Tribune

Wheeling Township blocks taxes for mental health program OK’d in referendum

More than a year ago, voters in Wheeling Township approved a new property tax to fund mental health services. But due to a legal dispute with political overtones, advocates likely will have to go through another referendum and wait a couple more years before they could get funding. Township officials are refusing to impose taxes… Continue reading Wheeling Township blocks taxes for mental health program OK’d in referendum