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News from June 2016

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Forest Park District 91 considers waiving field-trip fees for fiscal 2017

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Forest Park Public Schools District 91 Board considered a proposal to waive field-trip fees for fiscal 2017.

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Hillside District 93 Board considers addendum to superintendent's contract

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Hillside School District 93 Board considered a proposed addendum to the superintendent's work contract.

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Report: River Forest District 90 gets $442.68 per student in federal aid

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2016

River Forest School District 90 received $442.68 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $599,831.40, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

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Report: Hillside District 93 gets $442.51 per student in federal aid

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2016

Hillside School District 93 received $442.51 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $241,169.04, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

Cook County Contract Compliance Committee reviews diversity report

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Contract Compliance Committee reviewed the fiscal 2015 Business Diversity Report.

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River Forest Zoning Board to hear variance request to build second story

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2016

The River Forest Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a request for a variance to build a second floor on a home at 30 Franklin Ave., during its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today in the Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

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Report: Forest Park District 91 gets $722.68 per student in federal aid

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2016

Forest Park School District 91 received $722.68 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $563,690.40, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

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Report: Westchester District 92-5 gets $274.58 per student in federal funds

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2016

Westchester School District 92-5 received $274.58 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $334,171.16, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

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Cook County Zoning Committee considers special-use permit, variance requests

By West Cook News | Jun 8, 2016

At a meeting today, the Cook County Board's Zoning and Building Committee considered several requests for special-use permits and variances.

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Cook County Finance Committee reviews bills for legal services

By West Cook News | Jun 8, 2016

At a meeting today, the Cook County Board's Finance Committee reviewed several bills for legal services tied to various cases before the county court.

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53.0 percent of Proviso East High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By West Cook News | Jun 8, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 53.0 percent of Proviso East High School's (PEHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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57.0 percent of Proviso West High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By West Cook News | Jun 7, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 57.0 percent of Proviso West High School's (PWHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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92.0 percent of Proviso Math and Science Academy's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By West Cook News | Jun 7, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 92.0 percent of Proviso Math and Science Academy's (PMSA) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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Cook County Board of Commissioners Health and Hospitals Committee considers new adoption terms

By West Cook News | Jun 7, 2016

At a meeting today, the Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board considered an ordinance to update terminology in the Adoption and Family Services unit to comply with new laws.

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Cook County committee considers Class 8 property-assessment applications

By West Cook News | Jun 7, 2016

At a meeting today, the Cook County Board's Business and Economic Development Committee considered several Real Property Assessment Classification 8 applications.

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Cook County Board's Rules and Administration Committee meets Wednesday

By West Cook News | Jun 6, 2016

The Cook County Board's Rules and Administration Committee will take questions and comments from the public at its next meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cook County Building Board Room 569, 118 N. Clark St., Chicago.

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As Illinois legislators set longevity marks, candidate makes one-term vow

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 6, 2016

Several Illinois incumbents have made it to the list of longest-serving politicians in the state’s history, a distinction that U.S. congressional candidate Jeffrey Leef vows never to earn.

7.2 percent of Proviso East High's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 7.2 percent of Proviso East High School's (PEHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

14.4 percent of Proviso West High's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 14.4 percent of Proviso West High School's (PWHS) 2015 senior class is "college ready."

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Cook County Pension Committee to consider amending debt-disclosure ordinance

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2016

The Cook County Board's Pension Committee will consider a proposed amendment to the taxing district debt-disclosure ordinance during the committee's next meeting 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Cook County Building Board Room 569, 118 N. Clark St.