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News from March 2017

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Former state school employee Vander Weyden paid in $127K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.32M in retirement

By West Cook News | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Pamela Jo Vander Weyden, who retired in February 2017, saved $127,309 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Hartigan paid in $786 to pension fund, could collect $197K in retirement

By West Cook News | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Russell Hartigan, who retired in February 2017, saved $786 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Collins paid in $10K to pension fund, could collect $285K in retirement

By West Cook News | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Cheryl Collins, who retired in February 2017, saved $10,166 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Karasek paid in $63K to pension fund, could collect $1.55M in retirement

By West Cook News | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Geoffrey Karasek, who retired in February 2017, saved $63,476 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee La Rue paid in $14K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $356K in retirement

By West Cook News | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Lawrence La Rue, who retired in February 2017, saved $14,161 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

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Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

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River Forest Board of Trustees declares surplus vehicles

By Louie Torres | Mar 4, 2017

The village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to declare surplus vehicles.

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Cook County Forest Preserve Finance Committee considers pavement repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 4, 2017

The Cook County Forest Preserve Finance Committee met Feb. 7 to consider pavement repairs.

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River Forest Firefighters Pension Fund reviews retirement applications

By Louie Torres | Mar 4, 2017

The River Forest Firefighters Pension Fund met Jan. 26 to review retirement applications.

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Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee discusses budget

By Louie Torres | Mar 4, 2017

The village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee met Feb. 10 to discuss the budget.

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Be doubly aware at railroad crossings, Metra warns

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

Illinois drivers hoping to beat a train by illegally crossing tracks after the gates are down now face not only the dangers inherent in such a move but also double the fines of previous years, Metra reminded drivers recently.

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Brookfield urges signs of the times for local shops

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

The Village of Brookfield would like its businesses to feature more attracting signs, both to promote the city and help shops increase sales, the village announced recently.

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Cook County health board receives animal control report

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

The Cook County Health and Hospital Systems Board met Feb. 7 to receive the animal control report.

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Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency postpones mailing flyers

By Louie Torres | Mar 6, 2017

The village of Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency met Jan. 24 to postpone mailing informational flyers.

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Cook County roads committee hears public testimony

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

The Cook County Roads and Bridges Committee met Feb. 7 to hear public testimony.

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Cook County Board of Commissioners honors deceased

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

The Cook County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 7 to honor the deceased.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County Litigation Committee reviews invoices

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Litigation Committee met Feb. 7 to review invoices.

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Westchester SD board discusses dual language courses

By Louie Torres | Mar 6, 2017

The Westchester School District 92.5 Board of Education met Jan. 24 to discuss dual language courses.