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News from September 2016

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Brookfield Police Commission to discuss test results, eligibility for promotions

By West Cook News | Sep 7, 2016

The Brookfield Fire and Police Commission will discuss test results and eligibility for the police-promotion list at its next meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday at Edward Barcal Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

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All-school testing day Sept. 13 for PMSA, Proviso East, West

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 6, 2016

All-school testing day will take place Sept. 13 for freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Proviso Math and Science Academy, Proviso East High School and Proviso West High School.

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Western Springs Recreation Committee to consider soliciting bids for projects

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2016

The Western Springs Properties and Recreation Committee will discuss which Recreation Department projects for which to solicit contract bids at its next meeting 3 p.m. Wednesday in the President's Chambers, 740 Hillgrove Ave.

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Western Springs Public Works Committee to review Capital Projects Report

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2016

The Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee will review its Capital Projects Summary Report at its next meeting 7 a.m. Thursday.

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Cook County Zoning Board to consider several variance requests

By West Cook News | Sep 6, 2016

The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests at its next meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday at 69 W. Washington St., Suite 2840, in Chicago.

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Leef: Common Core prime example of government overreach, inefficiency

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 6, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District seat, spoke out about big government and Common Core recently.

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Western Springs firefighters host recruitment open house

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 3, 2016

The Western Springs Fire Department is looking for community members who want to join the department in the spirit of “neighbors protecting neighbors.”

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Westchester trustees reject funding plan to pay for legal expenses

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board rejected a resolution to use General Revenue Fund reserves to pay legal costs tied to pending litigation.

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Westchester Committee of Whole reviews contract bids

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Committee of the Whole reviewed contract bids for city roof and street projects.

Brookfield Special Events Commission to discuss Holiday Celebration

By West Cook News | Sep 2, 2016

The Brookfield Special Events Commission will discuss plans for the upcoming Holiday Celebration and Murder Mystery Dinner at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at Recreation Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

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River Forest Village Board discusses crossing-guard pay, contract issues

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed school crossing-guard pay and contract issues.

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Westchester Library Board discusses restroom-remodeling project

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Public Library Board discussed the restroom- and workroom-remodeling projects.

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Former state university employee Michalik paid in $14K to pension fund, could collect $840K in retirement

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Alan Michalik, who retired in August 2016, saved $14,422 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Westchester Library's Committee of Whole discusses website revamp

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Public Library Board's Committee of the Whole discussed several planned improvements, including a website revamp and the installation of surveillance cameras in the front of the library.

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Westchester trustees discuss residential, commercial sprinkler systems

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board discussed residential and commercial sprinkler systems.

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Former state university employee Desmond paid in $102K to pension fund, could collect $2.24M in retirement

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Marianna Desmond, who retired in August 2016, saved $101,544 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Maywood Village Board discusses plan to move Mayor's Office

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Maywood Village Board discussed the proposed relocation of the Mayor's Office.

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Former state school employee Devae paid in $13K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $234K in retirement

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Janette Devae, who retired in August 2016, saved $13,423 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Webb Peterman paid in $168K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.1M in retirement

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Elizabeth Webb Peterman, who retired in August 2016, saved $168,283 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Public input sought on River Forest's updated Madison Street TIF plan

By West Cook News | Sep 1, 2016

When the River Forest Board of Trustees meets on Monday, Oct. 24, it will hold a public hearing on the updated tax-increment financing (TIF) plan for the proposed Madison Street TIF District. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.