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Limestone education referendum fails by 177 votes
BARTONVILLE - Limestone Community High School's tax referendum was the rare request that would actually save money for t…
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Rodriguez defeats Deters in tight race for 18th District Democratic nomination
PEORIA - Junius Rodriguez said he's seen a lot of elections that were decided by a handful of votes. But Rodriguez didn'…
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Voters increase sales tax for Woodford County schools
EUREKA - The second time was the charm for a Woodford County Schools Facilities Sales Tax.The tax passed with 65 percent…
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Seven win Woodford County Board nominations
EUREKA - Seven men were selected as Republican nominees for the Woodford County Board on Tuesday night.With all precinct…
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Road commissioner unseats incumbent Peoria County Board member
PEORIA - A rural township road commissioner has won the Republican primary, toppling the incumbent for a spot on the Peo…
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Roanoke Park District voters OK tax increase for swimming pool
ROANOKE - Roanoke Park District voters passed a referendum Tuesday, authorizing a tax increase to help pay for the swimm…
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Democrat Jessica Thomas earns Peoria County Auditor nod, but fate of job remains undecided
PEORIA - A political newcomer's decisive victory in the Democratic primary race for Peoria County Auditor could still be…
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Chief deputy Jeff Lower wins GOP Tazewell County sheriff's primary
PEKIN - Jeff Lower has won the Republican primary and will vie this fall to become the Tazewell County sheriff.With 100 …
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Washington elections will be nonpartisan starting next year
WASHINGTON - A referendum Tuesday that changes city of Washington elections from partisan to nonpartisan starting in 201…
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Ackerman takes narrow victory in GOP primary for Tazewell clerk
PEKIN - For the second consecutive time, John Ackerman will be the Republican nominee for Tazewell County clerk.With 100…
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Washington Central voters approve $12 million referendum
WASHINGTON - Central School District voters Tuesday narrowly passed a $12 million referendum for construction and renova…
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Bruce Rauner wins GOP nod for 2nd term as Illinois governor
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has won a chance at a second term.The wealthy private-equity investor won the …
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Charlie Hanley wins Tazewell coroner's race
PEKIN - Charlie Hanley, Preston Hanley Funeral Home licensed funeral director and embalmer, is Tazewell County's newly e…
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Peoria County appointed-auditor referendum too close to call
PEORIA - It's not yet clear whether Peoria County voters want the office of auditor to be appointed.After see-sawing ba…
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Stark County approves sales tax increase
TOULON - Stark County voters gave overwhelming support Tuesday to a proposal to increase the local sales tax to provide …
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