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News from January 2017

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By West Cook News | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By West Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By West Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By West Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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Westchester Village Board authorizes surplus property sale

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Westchester Village Board met Jan. 10 to authorize the sale of surplus property.

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Proviso Township HSD board hires new employees

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education met Jan. 10 to hire new employees.

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Lyons Finance Committee presents tax levy.

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Lyons Finance Committee met Dec. 21 to present the tax levy.

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Proviso Township HSD board appoints recorder

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board of Education Finance and Personnel Committee met Jan. 4th to appoint a recorder.

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River Forest board swears in new firefighters

By Louie Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to swear in new firefighters.

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Elmwood Park Board of Trustees reviews license applications

By Louie Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Elmwood Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to review license applications.

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Forest Park Council authorizes change orders

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Forest Park Council met Jan. 9 to authorize change orders.

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Godfrey planning committee hears public comments

By Louie Torres | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Community Planning, Economic Development, and Infrastructure Committee met Jan. 11 to hear public comments.

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Maywood ordinance committee considers waste contract bid

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee met Jan. 4 to consider waste contract bid.

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Lyons Finance Committee presents tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Lyons Finance Committee met Dec. 21 to present the tax levy.

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Lyons Board of Trustees approves warrants

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Lyons Board of Trustees met Jan. 3 to approve warrants.

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Lyons Finance Committee presents warrants

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Lyons Finance Committee met Jan. 3 to present warrants.

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Public Health and Safety Committee purchases vehicles

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 29, 2017

The Public Health and Safety Committee met Jan. 4 to purchase vehicles.

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Lyons Municipal Officers Electoral Board adopts procedure rules

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Lyons Municipal Officers Electoral Board met Jan. 4 to adopt procedure rules.

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Parent University session takes place at Proviso Math and Science Academy

By Kathy Adams | Jan 29, 2017

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 recently hosted Parent University, designed for parents of high school students, on Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Western Springs public works committee renews contracts

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 28, 2017

The village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Jan. 5 to renew contracts.