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News from March 2017

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Berwyn warned of big bump in taxes if referendum passes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 30, 2017

A taxpayer advocacy group is warning Berwyn residents that they could see their property taxes jump 17 percent if they approve a South Berwyn School District 100 referendum on Tuesday.

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DuPage college trustee allegedly urged to destroy public record

By Michael McGrady | Mar 29, 2017

A College of DuPage trustee was apparently advised to destroy a public record by a former legal counsel while several criminal investigations were taking place at the college, according to documents obtained by the Edgar County Watchdogs, a public advocacy group.

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Keep Forest Park Competitive owes $1,693 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee Keep Forest Park Competitive owes a $243 fine imposed on Sept. 11, 2013.

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IBEW Local 9 PAC Fund owes $34,892 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee IBEW Local 9 PAC Fund owes a $3,400 fine imposed on June 3, 2013.

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Education First Party owes $15,000 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee Education First Party owes a $5,000 fine imposed on Jan. 14, 2014.

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Citizens for Rory Hoskins owes $6,325 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee Citizens for Rory Hoskins owes a $150 fine imposed on June 8, 2015.

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Citizens for Matthew Walsh owes $888.59 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee Citizens for Matthew Walsh owes a $888.59 fine imposed on Feb. 27, 2015.

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Bellwood Pride Party owes $500 in fines

By West Cook News | Mar 28, 2017

The campaign committee Bellwood Pride Party owes a $500 fine imposed on Nov. 18, 2008.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Bellwood School District #88 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Bellwood School District #88 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Brookfield La Grange Park School District #95 Board Member 4 Year Term Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Brookfield La Grange Park School District #95 Board Member 4 Year Term Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Cicero School District #99 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Cicero School District #99 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District #89 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District #89 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Leyden High School District #212 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Leyden High School District #212 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Western Springs School District #101 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Western Springs School District #101 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Franklin Park School District #84 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Franklin Park School District #84 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 River Grove School District #85.5 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 River Grove School District #85.5 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Central Stickney School District #110 Board Member Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Central Stickney School District #110 Board Member Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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The final candidates for the 2017 Brookfield La Grange Park School District #95 Board Member 2 Year Term Election

By West Cook News | Mar 27, 2017

The final candidates for the 2017 Brookfield La Grange Park School District #95 Board Member 2 Year Term Election, to be held on April 4, are on the ballot.

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Rauner calls I-55 toll plan 'win on every level'

By Hoang Tran | Mar 27, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner visited an Illinois Department of Transportation Depot (IDOT) in McCook, Illinois, on Monday to urge the General Assembly to move forward with an I-55 road initiative that would add toll lanes to the oft-congested highway. 

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Oak Park voters warned of tax 'spike' if referendums pass

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 27, 2017

If voters approve two Oak Park School District 97 referendums on April 4, they'd better be ready to pay an additional $700 a year in property taxes on average, a taxpayer advocacy group warned recently.