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News from November 2016

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Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By West Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 82nd House District

By West Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners 20 to one in the 82nd Illinois House district, according to a West Cook News analysis.

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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By West Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

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La Salle City Council adopts ordinance to regulate parking along N. Joliet Street between Walnut and Roosevelt Roads

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

La Salle City Council adopts ordinance to regulate parking along N. Joliet Street between Walnut and Roosevelt Roads during a recent meeting.

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Westchester Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole discusses 3D printer purchase

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Westchester Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole discusses 3D printer purchase during a recent meeting.

Brookfield Foreign Fire Tax Board to review suggested purchases

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

Brookfield Foreign Fire Tax Board will meet at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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Lyons Board of Trustees appoints clerk pro tempore

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

Lyons Board of Trustees appoints clerk pro tempore at a recent meeting.

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Maywood Board of Trustees discusses whether to revoke business license of local fuel station

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Maywood Board of Trustees discusses whether to revoke business license of local fuel station during a recent meeting.

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Park Forest Public Library Board to approve payment of bills

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Park Forest Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

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Proviso Township High School District 209 Financial Oversight Panel to review amended budget for FY 2017

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Proviso Township High School District No. 209 Financial Oversight Panel will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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Hillside Human Relations Committee finalizes action steps

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 19, 2016

The village of Hillside Human Relations Committee met Sept. 22 to finalize action steps.

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Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

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Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

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Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

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Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

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Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

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Illegal food stamp trafficking at record levels in Illinois

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

While July marked an all-year high for the number of individuals on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois, it also marked a time when food stamp trafficking is on the rise.

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Study shows Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the U.S.

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

Nationally, the unemployment rate for black Americans stands at 8.1 percent, which is higher than the national average of all Americans; but Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the entire country at 15 percent.

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Trump carries 91 of 102 counties in Illinois

By West Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump won all but 11 of Illinois' 102 counties in the Nov. 8 election despite losing the popular vote in the state.