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News from July 2016

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Brookfield economic-development office wins 2016 Bike Commuter Challenge

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

Brookfield’s Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) recently won the 2016 Bike Commuter Challenge, sponsored by the Chicago-area Active Transportation Alliance, in its size category.

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Cook County launches long-term transportation-infrastructure plan

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

Ridership, freight service, parity, infrastructure upgrades and funding have emerged as Cook County’s top five priorities in maintaining and improving standards for its long-term transportation-system agenda revealed with the publication of the Connecting Cook County guidebook, unveiled this week at a Cook County Board meeting.

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Forest Park School District 91 Board to discuss summer maintenance projects

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

The Forest Park School District 91 Board will discuss summer maintenance projects at its next meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at the district office.

Forest Preserves Workers' Comp Committee discusses two legal cases

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Workers' Compensation Committee discussed the Legal Departments' recommendations on two cases.

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Forest Park Council green-lights stop signs at Circle-Adams intersection

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park City Council discussed plans to install four-way stop signs at the intersection of Circle and Adams.

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Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano returns $2,200 contribution from Elmwood Care Inc

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

The campaign committee of Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano, Citizens for Saviano, returned a $2,200 contribution from Elmwood Care Inc on July 14

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Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano returns $2,500 contribution from Christopher B Burke Engineering Ltd

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

The campaign committee of Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano, Citizens for Saviano, returned a $2,500 contribution from Christopher B Burke Engineering Ltd on July 14

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Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano returns $1,700 contribution from Christopher B Burke Engineering Ltd

By West Cook News | Jul 14, 2016

The campaign committee of Elmwood Park village president candidate Angelo "Skip" Saviano, Citizens for Saviano, returned a $1,700 contribution from Christopher B Burke Engineering Ltd on July 14

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Forest Preserves Real Estate Committee advances Nicor pipeline plan

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Real Estate Committee approved Nicor's gas-pipeline extension plan.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County Rules Committee approves minutes

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Rules Committee recently held a meeting, during which the previous meeting's minutes were approved.

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Forest Park Public Library Finance Committee to discuss audit documents

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

The Forest Park Public Library Finance Committee will discuss annual audit documents at a special meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday at the library.

Forest Park Council considers plan to hold business-networking event

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Forest Park Village Council considered a plan to host a multi-chamber Business After Hours tented event on Marengo at Madison on Sept. 22.

Cook County Audit Committee reviews agencies' financial reports

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Audit Committee reviewed several departmental financial reports.

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Cook County Legislation Committee to review several proposed appointees

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee considered approving several proposed appointees to leadership positions.

Cook County Forest Preserves Litigation Committee to review invoices

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Litigation Committee will review and consider approving invoices for legal services at its next meeting 2 p.m. today.

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Cook County Law Enforcement Committee considers military burial resolution

By West Cook News | Jul 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Law Enforcement Committee considered a resolution to urge Congress to mandate that the federal government provide free burials for the spouses and dependents of veterans at all veterans cemeteries.

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West Cook YMCA begins 114th year of community service

By Sean Fowler | Jul 12, 2016

Another program season began at the West Cook YMCA with a message from CEO Phillip Jiménez, who is entering his third year in the position.

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Brookfield village trustee candidate Ryan P Evans returns $351.86 contribution from Michelle Ryan

By West Cook News | Jul 10, 2016

The campaign committee of Brookfield village trustee candidate Ryan P Evans, Peoples Economy Party, returned a $351.86 contribution from Michelle Ryan on July 10

Forest Preserves of Cook County Rules Committee meets next week

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Rules Committee will meet at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave., in Oak Forest.

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Forest Preserves Real Estate Committee to mull request to share parking lot

By West Cook News | Jul 8, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Real Estate Committee will consider a request to allow a neighboring business to share a Forest Preserves parking lot in Skokie, during its next meeting 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave., in Oak Forest.