I've barely been able to read or accomplish anything other than cleaning and laundry tonight because I've been on pins and needles about my home library's referendum. I'm extremely sad to report that it didn't pass. It was up against a major, major tax rate increase request from the schools and the fire district, so we knew it was going to be an uphill battle, but it's still depressing. I hope the rumors were true that residents felt they had to vote for the schools and FD this year and that they'll vote for the library next year. The staff at the Homer Library are top-notch, and I hope they don't think this is a reflection on them, because it's not. They're going to be very busy this year with a grant to purchase a bookmobile, so they've got plenty to keep them busy until next year.

And congratulations to the libraries whose ballot issues did succeed, among them Flossmoor and Orland Park. Both definitely need the space, so kudos to them!