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At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board met in closed session to discuss the placement of specific students in special-education programs and other issues involving individual students.

Oak Park/River Forest High School Board discusses Strategic Plans

At a meeting this week, the Oak Park/River Forest High School Board discussed past, present and future Strategic Plans.

Proviso District 209 Financial Oversight Panel discusses bond-refinance plan

At a meeting this week, the Proviso Township High School District 209 Financial Oversight Panel discussed a bond-refinancing plan to reduce property taxes.

River Forest Village Board discusses talks with WideOpenWest

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed talks with cable provider WideOpenWest to allow them to build infrastructure in the village.

Westchester Public Library District Board corrects meeting minutes

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Public Library District Board addressed errors in previous meeting minutes.

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

Western Springs Recreation Commission to be updated on capital projects

The Western Springs Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St., to receive updates on ongoing capital projects, among other issues.

Hillside Fire and Police Commissioners Board discusses job-candidate issues

At a meeting this week, the Hillside Fire and Police Commissioners Board reviewed issues involving job candidates.

Brookfield Special Events Commission to discuss Holiday Celebration

The Brookfield Special Events Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., to discuss the upcoming Holiday Celebration and Murder Mystery Dinner.

Maywood Ordinance Committee discusses fire-department issues

At a meeting this week, the Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee discussed winter preparations at the Maywood Fire Department, including repairs on Station No. 2's roof.

Lindop School District 92 Board considers whether to expel student

At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board considered whether to expel a student in closed session.

Westchester Library Board reviews 2017 calendar for approval

At a meeting this week, the Westchester Library Board was expected to approve closing and meetings days for the 2017 calendar.

Westchester Citizens Advisory Board meeting tonight

The Westchester Citizens Advisory Board will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Village Hall Court Room, 10300 W. Roosevelt Road.

Forest Park Fire and Police Commission reviews applicant's test results

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Fire and Police Commission reviewed test results for an entry-level firefighter/paramedic candidate.

Cook County Board honors recently deceased commissioner

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Board of Commissioners celebrated the life of Commissioner Joan Murphy, who recently passed away.

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole, September 27, 2016 Agenda

Village of Westchester Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m.

METROSquash wraps up tryouts, kicks off 2016 program next week