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News from July 2016

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Forest Preserves Workers' Compensation Committee meets next week

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Workers' Compensation Committee's next meeting will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Cook County Building's Board Room 569,  118 N. Clark St.

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Forest Preserves Finance Committee to consider bid for Camp Reinberg project

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Finance Committee will consider a contract bid to install concrete walkways at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, during its next meeting 10 a.m. Tuesday at Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave., in Oak Forest.

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Leef: Dems' reliance on taxes similar to futility of medieval bloodletting

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 8, 2016

Referencing popular culture, Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, recently recalled a "Saturday Night Live" skit from 1978 that reminded him of Illinois’ current financial woes as he quoted comedian Steve Martin.

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Leef derides senator's 'arrogance' for complaining she hasn't been paid

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 8, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, said recently that Illinois legislators should be treated like ordinary employees -- including accepting real-world consequences for their failures — after a state senator lamented paycheck delays.

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Baumer cautions state legislators not to forget who their ‘real employers’ are

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 8, 2016

Katy Dolan Baumer, Republican candidate for House District 44, said recently that legislators in Springfield should not depend solely on their government paychecks to live on, particularly when they aren’t being asked to do any work.

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Western Springs Finance Committee discusses water-meter test program

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Western Springs Finance Committee discussed the water-meter testing program.

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River Forest trustees to vote on plan to build Concordia University dorms

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

The River Forest Village Board will consider approving plans for a residence hall at Concordia University during its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in the first-floor Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

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River Forest Village Board OKs street-light upgrade to LED bulbs

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board approved a proposed upgrade of street lights to LED bulbs.

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Western Springs Safety Committee reviews animal-control laws

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee reviewed the village's animal-control ordinances.

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How did Jeffrey R Tobolski spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Jeffrey R Tobolski's election campaign committee, Friends of Jeffrey Tobolski, spent $18,506 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Ted Polashek spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Ted Polashek's election campaign committee, Friends of Ted Polashek, spent $700 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Anita Alvarez spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Anita Alvarez's election campaign committee, Friends of Anita Alvarez, spent $24,112 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Robert J Lovero spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Robert J Lovero's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Robert J Lovero, spent $57,440 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Elizabeth Hernandez spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Elizabeth Hernandez's election campaign committee, Citizens for Elizabeth Hernandez, spent $12,412 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Peter N Silvestri spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Republican Peter N Silvestri's election campaign committee, Silvestri for Cook County Commissioner, spent $18,149 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Sherman Jones spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Broadview Sherman Jones's election campaign committee, Friends of Sherman C Jones, spent $4,725 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Kimberly A Lightford spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Kimberly A Lightford's election campaign committee, Citizens for Lightford, spent $11,807 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Judy Brown-Marino spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Non partisan Judy Brown-Marino's election campaign committee, Better Broadview Party, spent $850 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Mary Kathleen McHugh spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Mary Kathleen McHugh's election campaign committee, Citizens for McHugh, spent $600 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Martin M Stack spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By West Cook News | Jul 7, 2016

Democratic Martin M Stack's election campaign committee, Citizens for Marty Stack, spent $300 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).