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Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By West Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.

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Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits

By West Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.

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Newly launched website aims to expose Madigan's sphere of influence

By West Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a website on the same day House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) again skipped a meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders in Springfield.

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General Assembly adjourns veto session without budget; stopgap expires Dec. 31

By West Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

As the clock ticks down toward the new year, budget talks remain at an impasse in Illinois and the stopgap budget will expire on Dec. 31.

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Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term

By West Cook News | Dec 20, 2016

After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.

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North Utica Board of Trustees met to take action on 2016 tax levy

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2016

North Utica Board of Trustees met recently to take action on 2016 tax levy,

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County Finance Committee adopts fee schedule

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2016

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Finance Committee adopts fee schedule at a recent meeting.

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Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board to review committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 19, 2016

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20.

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Forest Park Public Library Board to make decision on logo design

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 19, 2016

Forest Park Public Library will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19.

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Brookfield trustees consider liquor license request

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 18, 2016

The Brookfield Board of Trustees and Committee of the Whole met Oct. 10 to consider a liquor license request.

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Brookfield Planning & Zoning Commission provides transportation plan update

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 18, 2016

The village of Brookfield Planning & Zoning Commission met Nov. 30 to provide an update on the active transportation plan.

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Cook County Finance Committee schedules public budget hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 18, 2016

The Cook County Finance Committee met Oct. 13 to schedule a public hearing for the 2017 budget.

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Cook County forest board hears public testimony

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 18, 2016

The Cook County Forest Preserve District Board met Sept. 13 to hear public testimony.

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Maywood legal committee executes memorandum of understanding

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 18, 2016

The village of Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee met Oct. 12 to execute a memorandum of understanding with the police department.

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Ralph B. Mandell donates $1,000 to Friends of Edward M. Burke

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2016

Ralph B. Mandell, (1146 Ashland Ave., River Forest), donated $1,000 to Chicago's Friends of Edward M. Burke on Nov. 22, 2016.

Kevin P. Durkin donates $2,000 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By West Cook News | Dec 17, 2016

Kevin P. Durkin, (120 N. La Salle St., Chicago), donated $2,000 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Nov. 17, 2016.

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Hillside School District No. 93 Board reviews intergovernmental agreement with Hillside Police Department

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 16, 2016

Hillside School District No. 93 Board reviews intergovernmental agreement with Hillside Police Department at is meeting earlier this week.

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James Mosteller donates $250 to Illinois Citizens for Life PAC

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2016

James Mosteller, (85230 Hampton Circle, Naperville), donated $250 to Oak Park's Illinois Citizens for Life PAC on Jan. 13, 2016.

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John Muehlstein donates $1,500 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By West Cook News | Dec 16, 2016

John Muehlstein, (4445 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago), donated $1,500 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 29, 2016.

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Streator City Council holds public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2016

Streator City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 13 to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget.