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News from September 2017

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Berwyn City Council met August 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2017

Berwyn City Council met 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 22.

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Countryside Fire Protection District, River Forest Fire Department granted 2016 Life Safety Achievement Award

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 27, 2017

The River Forest Fire Department and the Countryside Fire Protection District recently received the 2016 Life Safety Award for their fire safety efforts in the community.

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Raising funds along the way, Gov. Rauner rides motorcycle through Countryside

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 27, 2017

For the third year running, Gov. Bruce Rauner has participated in the Governor’s Ride to Springfield, a fundraiser ride down Route 66 dedicated to bolstering support for Illinois’ veterans.

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West Cook News Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the West Cook News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

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Schiller Park FD responds to 28 fires in 2016

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

Schiller Park Fire Department responded to 255 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Cook News.

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Madhu Pallath acquires 1010 N. Austin Blvd. 3S, Oak Park

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

On Sept. 20, 2017, Katherine Ellis purchased a home at 1010 N. Austin Blvd. 3S, Oak Park from Madhu Pallath for $115,000.

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Angela Alston acquires 2304 S. 15th Ave., Broadview

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2304 S. 15th Ave., Broadview was sold on Sept. 20, 2017 by Angela Alston for $170,000. The buyer was Alan M Jordan.

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Maribel Diaz and Christyan J Velasquez acquire 236 S. 17th Ave., Maywood

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

On Sept. 20, 2017, Maribel Diaz and Christyan J Velasquez purchased a home at 236 S. 17th Ave., Maywood from Robert Lojek for $220,000.

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Nicole Donohoe and Carolyn R Ferraro acquires 631 Beloit Ave., Forest Park

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2017

On Sept. 21, 2017, Nicole Donohoe and Carolyn R Ferraro sold their three bedroom, three bathroom home at 631 Beloit Ave., Forest Park to Amanda R. Eggemeyer for $308,000.

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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60525

By West Cook News | Sep 26, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 60525, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

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Village of Brookfield Board of Local Improvements met September 25.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 26, 2017

Village of Brookfield Board of Local Improvements met at 5 p.m. Monday, September 25.

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Village of Brookfield Fire and Police Commission will meet September 28.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 26, 2017

Village of Brookfield Fire and Police Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 28.

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Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met September 19.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 26, 2017

Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will meet September 28.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 26, 2017

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 28.

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met September 26.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 26, 2017

Village of Brookfield Conservation Commission met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26.

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River Grove FD responds to 19 fires in 2016

By West Cook News | Sep 26, 2017

River Grove Fire Department responded to 92 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Cook News.

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Lyons alumnus kick-starts NFL career as Philadelphia Eagle

By Nathan Davis | Sep 25, 2017

It was a record-setting Sunday for Lyons Township High School alumnus Jake Elliott.

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Davis opponent for U.S. House pushes education, term limits

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2017

Republican Jeffrey Leef sees U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ (D-IL) 20-year career representing Illinois' 7th Congressional District as proof of the dire need for terms limits.

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WirePoints founder sees flawed logic, false data in school funding model support

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2017

Mark Glennon doesn't see how Illinois' new public education funding model adds up to its mastermind, Illinois teachers union lobbyist Ralph Martire.

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Melrose Park FD responds to 57 fires in 2016

By West Cook News | Sep 25, 2017

Melrose Park Fire Department responded to 520 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the West Cook News.