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News from August 2016

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Proviso Township District 209 Board discusses Proviso West upgrades

By West Cook News | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board discussed planned public-address system upgrades at Proviso West High.

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Forest Park School District 91 Board expected to approve vision plan

By West Cook News | Aug 11, 2016

The Forest Park School District 91 Board is expected to approve the fiscal 2017 Future Ready Strategic Plan at its next meeting 7 p.m. today at the District Office.

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Hillside District 93 Board considers food-service supplier contract bids

By West Cook News | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Hillside School District 93 Board considered food-service supplier contract bids.

Dental Policy Committee discusses hospital paperwork confusion

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Dental Policy Review Committee discussed managed-care plan paperwork confusion when dental work is done at hospitals.

Employment Security Board discusses benefit-overpayment prevention

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Employment Security's Advisory Board heard a presentation on efforts to prevent overpayment of unemployment benefits.

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River Forest Village Board discusses options for Dominick's site

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed options for the site of a closed supermarket.

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Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board discusses training initiative

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Institutional Review Board discussed the National Training Initiative on Adoption Mental Health Competence.

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Forest Park District 91 Board waives field-trip fees for new school year

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Public Schools District 91 Board voted to waive field-trip fees for the 2016-17 school year.

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Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discusses parent-survey results

By West Cook News | Aug 10, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discussed the results of a recent foster-parent survey.

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Kirchoff: Any tax hikes must be tied to government reform

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2016

Republican Andy Kirchoff, running for the 24th District State House seat, recently revealed his positions on major issues affecting Illinois during the 2016 election year through a questionnaire-style interview.

Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discusses Certification Committee recruiting

By West Cook News | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discussed State Certification Advisory Committee member recruitment.

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Maywood Ordinance Committee to discuss electronic-billboard proposal

By West Cook News | Aug 9, 2016

The Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee will discuss a proposal to erect an electronic billboard near 12th and Harrison Streets during its next meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday at 125 S. Fifth Ave.

River Forest Park District Board receives Parks Foundation report

By West Cook News | Aug 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the River Forest Park District Board received a Parks Foundation Report.

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River Forest Library Facility Committee to be updated on entryway-roof project

By West Cook News | Aug 9, 2016

The River Forest Public Library Facility Committee will be updated on the entryway roof-replacement project at its next meeting 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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Jerseyville Public Library Board discusses employee health care plan

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 9, 2016

The Jerseyville Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss the status of the library's employee health insurance plan at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Brookfield employees win Bike Commuter Challenge

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 7, 2016

The Village of Brookfield’s Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) won the Public Agency category in the five to 24 employee tier of the 25th Annual Bike Commuter Challenge, sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. 

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April and May 2013 flood victims can receive grants

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 7, 2016

Low and moderate income residents of suburban Cook County who were affected by the storms and flooding in April and May 2013 may be eligible for a grant through the Residential Resilience Program. 

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Cook County Rules and Administration Committee approves minutes

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Rules and Administration Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and heard public comments.

Pittsfield City Council discusses Higbee School cleanup project

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Pittsfield City Council discussed the Higbee School clean-up project.

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River Forest Zoning Board to consider fence-variance request

By West Cook News | Aug 5, 2016

The River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a resident's request for a variance concerning a planned privacy fence, at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Village Hall.