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News from May 2016

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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Chicago schools spend 2 percent more than Willard Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Willard Elementary School in Cook County is 2 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 30 percent more than Westchester Middle School

By West Cook News | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Westchester Middle School in Cook County is 30 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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River Forest Committee of the Whole discusses fiscal 2017 budget

By West Cook News | May 7, 2016

The River Forest Committee of the Whole discussed the fiscal 2017 budget at a recent meeting.

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than McKinley Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at McKinley Elementary School in Cook County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 40 percent more than Emerson Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Emerson Elementary School in Cook County is 40 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Westchester Dist. 92.5 Board OKs tentative 2016 budget revisions

By West Cook News | May 6, 2016

The Westchester Dist. 92.5 Board approved a tentative, amended fiscal 2016 budget recently at a special meeting.

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Westchester Library Board discusses plan to make restrooms more accessible

By West Cook News | May 5, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Library Board of Trustees' Committee of the Whole discussed renovation plans to make the upstairs restrooms more accessible for disabled visitors.

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River Forest Committee of the Whole discusses 2017 budget issues

By Louie Torres | May 5, 2016

The River Forest Committee of the Whole discussed the fiscal 2017 budget and related issues at a recent meeting.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Melrose Park Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 5, 2016

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

Chicago schools spend 1 percent more than Proviso East High School

By West Cook News | May 5, 2016

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

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Forest Park Library Board discusses recent Internet woes

By Louie Torres | May 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Public Library Board of Trustees discussed Internet service woes tied to electrical problems with Comcast cables that caused problems for four days.

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Forest Park Library Board to discuss sensitive personnel matters

By Louie Torres | May 4, 2016

The Forest Park Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss sensitive personnel matters during executive sessions at its next meetings 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Monday and Tuesday in the library's Austin Room.

Chicago schools spend 28 percent more than Roosevelt Middle School

By West Cook News | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Roosevelt Middle School in Cook County is 28 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Lincoln Elementary School

By West Cook News | May 3, 2016

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

Chicago schools spend 1 percent more than Proviso West High School

By West Cook News | May 3, 2016

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

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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.

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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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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.