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News from May 2016

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Former state school employee Emmons paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $375K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Donna Emmons, who retired in April 2016, saved $25,804 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Garvey paid in $29K to pension fund, could collect $1.49M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Therese Garvey, who retired in April 2016, saved $28,800 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Pennell paid in $20K to pension fund, could collect $678K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Valerie Pennell, who retired in April 2016, saved $20,184 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Salazar paid in $1K to pension fund, could collect $74K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Barbara Salazar, who retired in April 2016, saved $1,322 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Campbell paid in $113K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.47M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Janet Campbell, who retired in April 2016, saved $112,629 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee De Boer paid in $10K to pension fund, could collect $195K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Julie De Boer, who retired in April 2016, saved $9,825 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Castleberry paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $153K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Linda Castleberry, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,447 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Small paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $136K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Joan Small, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,318 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Bahamon paid in $9K to pension fund, could collect $84K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Ray Bahamon, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,521 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Keating paid in $65K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.59M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Janet Keating, who retired in April 2016, saved $65,014 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Piha paid in $38K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $558K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Deborah Piha, who retired in April 2016, saved $37,716 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Farbisz paid in $6K to pension fund, could collect $205K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Denny Farbisz, who retired in April 2016, saved $6,073 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Burgholzer paid in $104K to pension fund, could collect $2.34M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Anthony Burgholzer, who retired in April 2016, saved $104,169 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Forest Park Council OKs village pact with auto mechanics union

By Louie Torres | May 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Village Council approved a labor agreement between the village and Automobile Mechanics' Local 701 IAM&AW.

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Hillside board approves liquor license for Hot and Spicy

By Louie Torres | May 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Hillside Village Board approved an ordinance to increase village liquor licenses from five to six so that Hot and Spicy, 450 N. Mannheim Road, can sell alcohol for consumption on its premises.

Chicago schools spend 1 percent more than Proviso West High School

By West Cook News | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Proviso West High School in Cook County is 1 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Lincoln Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Lincoln Elementary School in Cook County is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Lyons trustees to consider resolutions to authorize funds for road projects

By Louie Torres | May 3, 2016

The Lyons Board of Trustees will consider resolutions to appropriate over $600,000 in fuel-tax revenue for local road projects at its 7 p.m. meeting today in Village Hall Council Chambers, 4200 S. Lawndale Ave.

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Maywood to consider bid contract for emergency plumbing services

By Louie Torres | May 3, 2016

The Maywood Board of Trustees will consider a measure to accept a bid contract with Unique Plumbing and other contractors to provide emergency water and sewer repairs, during the board next meeting 7 p.m. today at Village Hall, 125 S. Fifth Ave.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Stevenson Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Stevenson Elementary School in Cook County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.