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Election roundup: Two referendums appear to succeed, one uncertain while incumbents win contested races (free)

In addition to approving the Homewood School District 153 property tax referendum, one other referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot appears to be headed for approval, but the result for another is not yet clear, according to unofficial election results.

A Cook County referendum a tax increase of 0.025% to benefit the Forest Preserves of Cook County was approved by a 62.8% to 37.2% margin. 

An amendment of the state constitution that would protect workers’…

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