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News from April 2016

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Washington Elementary School

By West Cook News | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Washington Elementary School in Cook County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Thurgood Marshall Elementary

By West Cook News | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Cook County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Grant Primary School

By West Cook News | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Grant Primary School in Cook County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

Chicago schools spend 19 percent more than Hillside Elementary School

By West Cook News | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Hillside Elementary School in Cook County is 19 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 36 percent more than J.W. Riley Elementary School

By West Cook News | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at J.W. Riley Elementary School in Cook County is 36 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Maywood trustees reject effort to revoke Lacey's Place liquor license

By Louie Torres | Apr 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Maywood Board of Trustees rejected an effort to revoke a Class M (café/bistro) liquor license that recently was granted to Lacey's Place.

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River Forest Historic Preservation Commission considers renovation request

By Louie Torres | Apr 29, 2016

At a meeting this week, the River Forest Historic Preservation Commission considered requests to make property modifications through an addition to the structure, as well as applications for certificates of appropriateness, for the property at 630 Thatcher.

Chicago schools spend 25 percent more than Lindop Elementary School

By West Cook News | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Lindop Elementary School in Cook County is 25 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Hillside Human Relations Committee to plan Fall Breakfast tonight

By Louie Torres | Apr 28, 2016

The Hillside Human Relations Committee will discuss a date for the Community Cultural Event and Fall Breakfast and appoint event chairs at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Conference Room.

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Proviso High School District 209 Financial Oversight Panel meets today

By Louie Torres | Apr 28, 2016

The Proviso Township High School District 209 Financial Oversight Panel will consider a resolution to borrow $10 million in General Obligation Limited Tax Working Cash Fund Bonds at its next meeting 1:30 p.m. today at Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Road, in Forest Park.

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River Forest radiologist challenging Democrat Davis for U.S. House seat

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 28, 2016

A University of Chicago radiologist recently announced his GOP candidacy for Illinois’ Seventh District congressional seat.

Chicago schools spend 30 percent more than Westchester Intermediate School

By West Cook News | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Westchester Intermediate School in Cook County is 30 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 2 percent more than Lincoln Elementary School

By West Cook News | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Lincoln Elementary School in Cook County is 2 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Broadview Public Library District Board to hold special meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 27, 2016

The Broadview Public Library District Board will hold a closed session during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the library, 2226 16th Ave.

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Maywood License Committee to hear development proposal tonight

By Louie Torres | Apr 27, 2016

The Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee will consider a Chicago Lighthouse request to use the Village Council Chambers for a job-placement event on Friday when the committee meets at 7 p.m. today at Village Hall, 125 S. Fifth Ave.

Chicago schools spend 36 percent more than Berkeley SD 87

By West Cook News | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Jefferson Elementary School in Cook County is 36 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Bellwood SD 88

By West Cook News | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Grant Elementary School in Cook County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals considers variance requests anew

By Louie Torres | Apr 26, 2016

The River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals was expected to approve findings of fact for variances requested for 1102 Franklin Ave. at a previous hearing.

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Hillside School District No. 93 Board to consider remedial-warning resolution

By Louie Torres | Apr 26, 2016

The Hillside School District No. 93 Board will consider a resolution to authorize the issuance of notices of remedial warning for students at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the district building, 4804 W. Harrison St.