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News from March 2016

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Western Springs releases 2015 Water Infrastructure Report

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 11, 2016

Western Springs said this week that it has released the village's 2015 Water Infrastructure Report.

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Western Springs Recreation Commission discusses upcoming programs

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 10, 2016

BThe Western Springs Recreation Commission met this week to discuss the details of several upcoming spring programs.

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Western Springs Finance Committee reviews budget amendments

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 10, 2016

The Western Springs Finance Committee met March 10 to review budget amendments.

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Enjoy free winter outdoor fun Saturday at Thatcher Woods

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 10, 2016

The Forest Preserves of Cook County will host an afternoon of free, family-friendly outdoor activities noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Thatcher Woods, 8030 W. Chicago Ave., in River Forest.

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PMSA students perform with Northshore Band at Northwestern University

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 10, 2016

Three students from Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) performed with the Northshore Concert Band in its "Lifetime of Music" concert at Northwestern University recently.

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Dominican University softballer named NACC Pitcher of the Week

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 10, 2016

Dominican University senior softball player Haley Locher on Monday was named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ended March 5.

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Hillside Fire and Police Commission to test officer candidates today

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 9, 2016

The Hillside Fire and Police Commission will administer oral tests to police officer candidates at its next meeting at 3:30 p.m. today in the Commissioners' Board Room, second floor of the Hillside Municipal Complex, 425 N. Hillside Ave.

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Hillside school board set to vote on five-year strategic plan tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 9, 2016

The Hillside School District No. 93 board is scheduled to vote on a five-year strategic plan at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today at the district's offices, 4804 Harrison St.

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Maywood to consider maintenance options for surveillance system tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 9, 2016

The Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee will consider maintenance options for the village's Sky Cam network of security cameras at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maywood Police Department, 125 S. Fifth Ave.

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River Forest Park District to hold river, forest cleanup on Earth Day

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 8, 2016

The River Forest Park District is looking for volunteers who want to spend their Earth Day cleaning up the bank of the Des Plaines River and Thatcher Woods.

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Proviso school board to vote on extension of barber, cosmetology programs

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 8, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 board will vote on a two-year extension for the district's cosmetology and barber programs at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today in Proviso East High School's Social Room, 807 S. First Ave., in Maywood.

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Proviso school board to hold hearing on proposed bond issue tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 8, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 board will discuss a proposed $10 million bond issue at its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at Proviso East High School, 807 S. First Ave., in the social room and boardroom.

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Harsh criticism has plagued Welch for years, despite accolades

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 8, 2016

Many were critical of Illinois House Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch even before the former Proviso Township High School District board president took office in 2013 to represent the 7th District.

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Hillside board OKs reimbursement, contract, training-trip expenses

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 7, 2016

The Hillside Village Board approved a $60,000 reimbursement to Newcastle Properties LLC at a recent meeting.

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Forest Park council OKs new collective bargaining pact with union

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 7, 2016

The Forest Park City Council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 3026 during a recent meeting.

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Westchester board to consider employee retirement-plan resolutions

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 7, 2016

The Westchester Village Board will consider a resolution to amend its employee retirement-plan packages at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Board Room.

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Westchester Committee of Whole to consider Credential Wholesalers contract

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 7, 2016

The Westchester Committee of the Whole will review a proposed contract with the surplus collection company Credential Wholesalers at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Board Room, 10300 Roosevelt Road.

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River Forest Village Board reviews Chicago Avenue traffic study

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 4, 2016

The River Forest Village Board reviewed the results of a study on Chicago Avenue traffic patterns during a special meeting this week.

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Bellwood trustees consider bus-shelter installation, upgrades at meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 4, 2016

The Bellwood Board of Trustees discussed an intergovernmental agreement to install and improve city bus shelters at a recent meeting.

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Proviso school board to hammer out new superintendent contract privately

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 4, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools board will hold a special closed-session meeting to create a new employment contract for whomever the board eventually hires as the district's next superintendent, 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy auditorium and boardroom, 8601 W. Roosevelt Road.