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News from November 2016

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Forest Park Public School District No. 91 approves estimated 2016 property tax levy

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Nov 17, 2016

Forest Park Public School District No. 91 approves estimated 2016 property tax levy at a recent meeting.

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Broadview Public Library Board to take action on 2016 tax levy

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Nov 17, 2016

Broadview Public Library Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

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Critics say teacher pension pickups oppress taxpayers

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

One of the biggest wins for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) when it scored a victory through a new four-year contract is that pension pickups were preserved; but what is good for teachers is not always what is good for everyone else as the plan stands to cost taxpayers a fortune.

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Report says SNAP unequally benefits Illinois families of illegal immigrants

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

In the overwhelming majority of states, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to families with an illegal immigrant wage earner in it while denying benefits to an identical family of American citizens having the same income, according to a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).

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Oak Park-River Forest School District No. 200 Committee of the Whole recommends 2016-17 budget

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 16, 2016

Oak Park-River Forest School District No. 200 Committee of the Whole recommends 2016-17 budget at a recent meeting.

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Analyst: Illinois must create less-hostile tax climate to retain residents, businesses

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois needs to diversify its tax base and make changes to become more competitive if it wants to stem the tide of people leaving the state, an analyst for an independent policy organization said during a recent radio show interview.

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Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

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Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By West Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

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Streator City Council to review preliminary 2016 tax levy amount

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

Streator City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Seneca Village Council to discuss water extension in Graves Park

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

Seneca Village Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Lindop School District No. 92 Board to take action on 2016 tax levy resolution

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

The Lindop School District No. 92 Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By West Cook News | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

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River Forest Public Library trustee openings to be on April 2017 ballot

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

The River Forest Public Library will have two full six-year terms as well as the balance of a two-year term on the ballot in April 2017.

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School bond referendum fails to pass by margin of 118 votes

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

A bond issue of up to $25 million by Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 was voted down by residents.

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Renowned journalist Marvin Kalb to host lecture at Dominican University tonight

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 14, 2016

Dominican University will present respected journalist, author and scholar Marvin Kalb in the inaugural lecture of the university’s newly developed Georgia Anne Geyer Initiative.

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County Rules Committee to meet Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 11, 2016

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Rules Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County Finance Committee to review fee schedule

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 11, 2016

Forest Preserve of Cook County Finance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Baumer's not done yet, vows to run again

By JoAnn Seltzer | Nov 10, 2016

“I am going to run again. I am not going to let the grass grow under my feet,” Katy Dolan Baumer, Republican candidate for the state District 44 House seat, told the West Cook News after Tuesday's loss.