Illinois Quick Hits: Cook voters approve non-binding millionaire tax referendum

(The Center Square) – Cook County voters have expressed support for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would impose a 3% income tax charge on millionaires.

Croke elected comptroller as Dems sweep state offices

(The Center Square) – The Democratic Party of Illinois has claimed victory in a sweep of elections for statewide offices. In addition to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory in the gubernatorial election, incumbent Democrats claimed wins in races for attorney general,…

Pritzker easily secures third term as Illinois governor

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won reelection for a third term, beating his two-time GOP challenger Darren Bailey.

Helicopter crash near Miami leaves at least two injured: report

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded after a small helicopter went down near Nixon Beach off Miami, Florida, with two survivors pulled from the water.

SWAT units respond to 'active threat' at office complex near Tampa, Florida; suspect dead: sheriff

Florida authorities on Wednesday confirmed a suspect is dead following a reported active shooter situation at a Tampa-area business park.

Pilots' push to level jet may have torn off key piece found miles from Florida crash, former NTSB expert says

NTSB investigators found the Learjet 60's left tail elevator scattered up to 3.8 miles from the Florida crash site, pointing to an in-flight breakup.

Update: Aurora voters give themselves ability to recall mayor

A binding referendum question passed.

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Update: Cook County votes a clear ‘yes’ on non-binding ‘millionaires tax’ question

An advisory referendum asks whether residents support an income tax surcharge on millionaires.

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Update: Springfield residents favor a landlord registry

A nonbinding question is on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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CTU candidates claim just 9 of 21 spots on Chicago Public Schools board

Jessica Biggs defeated CTU-backed Hilario Dominguez for president of the board.

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