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Voters throughout Chicagoland faced questions about tax increases, support for public services, changes in government structure, and more.

Here’s a look at how some of those fared on Election Day.

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Evanston backs ranking system for voting in municipal elections

Skokie voters approve all 3 ballot questions to change local government elections

Barrington voters a ‘yes’ on home rule referendum

Mental health boards approved in Naperville, Lisle townships and Will County

South and southwest suburban voters OK six of nine tax questions; back term limits

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Oswego Fire District official ‘disappointed in the results’ after voters appear to have rejected tax hike

Voters: Clarendon Hill Village Clerk should stay elected

Bathrooms at the Pennoyer School in Norridge, October 7, 2020. A referendum that would have pumped $7.9 million into renovations for the bathrooms, locker rooms, plumbing and fire alarm system, among other upgrades, failed Nov. 8, 2022.
Bathrooms at the Pennoyer School in Norridge, October 7, 2020. A referendum that would have pumped $7.9 million into renovations for the bathrooms, locker rooms, plumbing and fire alarm system, among other upgrades, failed Nov. 8, 2022.

Schools

Voters show support for $59.4 million borrowing plan to upgrade Winnetka District 36 schools

Norridge, Harwood Heights voters reject $7.9 million plan for Pennoyer District 79 school renovations

In wake of referendum vote, Batavia School District officials say ‘facility needs are clear, present and growing’

The Oakton Ice Arena, January 10, 2022. The Park Ridge Park District Board has voted to place a $31.7 million referendum on the November 2022 ballot to fund renovations at the ice arena.
The Oakton Ice Arena, January 10, 2022. The Park Ridge Park District Board has voted to place a $31.7 million referendum on the November 2022 ballot to fund renovations at the ice arena.

Park districts

Park Ridge Park District voters OK $33.4 million to upgrade ice arena

Voters saying no to financing capital improvements for Oak Brook’s Sports Core banquet facility