Cook County may delay forest preserve bond referendum
Cook County commissioners debate timing for a 100 million bond to expand forest preserves, Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden, with Stroger opposing and Sutker co sponsoring. A March ballot deadline nears January 16, while leaders weigh grants versus a tax increase to fund 7,500 additional acres and capital projects.
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Herbert Schumann
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D-Skokie
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Robbie Steele
Chicago
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Balanoff withdraws from 11th District primary fight
In the 11th District Democratic race Gary Mueller of New Lenox and Steve Barach of Beecher advance after Clem Balanoff withdraws to seek Cook County Board of Review. Balanoff cites cost and party unity. Mueller and Barach pledge campaign vigor.
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Barach
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