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News from October 2016

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Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations

By West Cook News | Oct 5, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) launched a voter-fraud hot line today, in response to complaints of bribes for votes.

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Baumer: Illinois should not be a Common Core state

By JoAnn Seltzer | Oct 4, 2016

Although the idea behind Common Core — to have everyone receive an equal education — is a good one, the reality is everyone has different life experiences and learns differently, Katy Dolan Baumer, Republican candidate for the 44th State District House seat, said.

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PMSA welcomes public Oct. 6

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 4, 2016

Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA) will open its doors 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 to welcome prospective students for potential admission for the upcoming school year at its campus at 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park.

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Proviso Township High School District No. 209 to hold second town hall meeting

By JoAnna Brown | Oct 3, 2016

The second in a series of town hall meetings for the 10 communities within the borders of Proviso Township High School District No. 209 will take place Monday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stone Park Village Hall, located at 1825 North 32nd Ave. in Stone Park.k.

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Baumer spotlights her self-imposed term limits as model for Springfield

By JoAnn Seltzer | Oct 2, 2016

Katy Dolan Baumer, Republican candidate for the 44th District state House seat, has been imposing term limits on herself in both her government and nonprofit board positions for years, and she believes leaders in state government should have term limits too.

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Proviso District 209 explains revised admissions process to principals, counselors

By JoAnna Brown | Oct 2, 2016

Principals and counselors at feeder schools in Proviso Township High Schools District 209 heard presentations recently on the district's revised admissions process, held at the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy (PMSA).

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Former state university employee Tomal paid in $5K to pension fund, could collect $48K in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Annette Tomal, who retired in September 2016, saved $4,785 toward a pension over 2 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee White paid in $71K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.35M in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee Kathleen White, who retired in September 2016, saved $70,590 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 school employee Shea paid in $73K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.65M in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee Laurel Shea, who retired in September 2016, saved $73,296 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Murnighan paid in $47K to pension fund, could collect $616K in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Margaret Murnighan, who retired in September 2016, saved $47,380 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 Hildebrand paid in $188K to pension fund, could collect $4.88M in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Lesa Hildebrand, who retired in September 2016, saved $188,395 toward a pension over 36 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Hlavach paid in $149K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.8M in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee Elaine Hlavach, who retired in September 2016, saved $148,841 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Chevalier paid in $835 to pension fund, could collect $39K in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Joan Chevalier, who retired in September 2016, saved $835 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Conaghan paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $59K in retirement

By West Cook News | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Elizabeth Conaghan, who retired in September 2016, saved $3,655 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.