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At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board held a closed session during a weekend retreat to discuss sensitive personnel issues.

Hillside Village Board discusses new Wolf Road rail tracks

At a recent meeting, the Hillside Village Board discussed issues tied to the new Wolf Road rail tracks.

Western Springs General Government Committee discusses e-waste, recycling efforts

At a recent meeting, the Western Springs General Government Committee discussed e-waste and recycling efforts.

Westchester Village Board tables proposed parental-leave policy

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board decided to table a proposed parental-leave policy for now.

Hillside Fire Commissioners Board works on entry-level firefighter test

At a recent meeting, the Hillside Fire and Police Commissioners Board worked on its entry-level firefighter test.

Leef vows to fight against lack of choices in voting booth, school system

By JoAnn Seltzer | Aug 29, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, the Republican candidate for the 7th District U.S. House Seat, was stunned when he went to vote in the primary election and discovered a large percentage of the positions were unopposed.

Service, not money, always has propelled Baumer's public service

By JoAnn Seltzer | Aug 29, 2016

Republican Katy Dolan Baumer is running for the 44th District State House seat, but she may have found herself on the ballot a decade earlier if she had been willing to do the bidding of those higher up in office.

To view Leef's welfare-reform vision, look to Maine

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 26, 2016

Referencing both historical precedents and current national events, Dr. Jeffrey Leef, a radiologist at the University of Chicago and Republican candidate for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, recently spoke out on his vision for welfare reform.

Leef: Decrepit Harlem Avenue viaduct a victim of gerrymandering

By Karen Kidd | Aug 26, 2016

The poor condition of the Harlem Avenue viaduct, the subject of yet another attempt at a government grant -- this one for almost $21 million -- is the result of gerrymandering, the Republican candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District seat said during a recent interview.

Broadview Library Board considers proposed anti-bullying policy

At a recent meeting, the Broadview Public Library District Board of Trustees considered approving a new anti-bullying policy.

Broadview Public Library District Board approves revised travel policy

At a recent special meeting, the Broadview Public Library District Board approved a revised travel policy in accordance with a recently enacted new state law.

River Forest Preservation Commission considers site-modification requests

At a meeting this week, the River Forest Historic Preservation Commission considered requests to allow historical site modifications.

Brookfield Firefighters Pension Board reviews investment policy

At a meeting this week, the Brookfield Firefighters Pension Board reviewed and considered revising its investment policy.

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GOP says Madigan to blame for keeping Independent Map Amendment off November ballot

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the Independent Map Amendment should be kept off the November ballot.

Park District of Forest Park Board of Commissioners discusses pending litigation

At a recent meeting, the Park District of Forest Park Board of Commissioners held a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

Cook County Legislation Committee considers measure on safe disposal of drugs

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee considered an ordinance on the safe disposal of prescription drugs.

Hillside Firefighters' Pension Fund Board to hear disability case

The Hillside Firefighters' Pension Fund Board will hear and review a disability-application case at its next meeting, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at 425 N. Hillside Ave.

Maywood Advisory Working Group reviews traffic study

At a meeting this week, the Maywood Advisory Working Group reviewed a traffic study.

Elmwood Park Village Board considers requests for new 'Stop' signs