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Taxpayers contributed 82.6 percent of the $1,927,451 the Brookfield Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.76 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Hillside spent $14,241 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at Hillside School District 93 is up 17 percent from five years ago, according to a West Cook News analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Schiller Park Police Pension Fund would go broke in eight years without taxpayer subsidy

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Schiller Park Police Pension Fund lost $2,137,276 in 2016, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Berkeley Police Pension Fund gained $42,805 in investment income in 2016

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Berkeley Police Pension Fund netted 0.36 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Berwyn Firefighters Pension Fund earns $91,253 per year

The Berwyn Firefighters Pension Fund had 80 active participants receiving an average salary of $91,253 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Central Stickney administrators rank 272nd in state for average pay

Administrators in Central Stickney School District 110 earn an average of $106,540 per year, ranking 272nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Schiller Park Firefighters Pension Fund would go broke in 10 years without taxpayer subsidy

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Schiller Park Firefighters Pension Fund lost $1,317,654 in 2016, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 19, 2018

Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Monday, Monday, May 14.

Village of North Riverside Village Board met May 7

Village of North Riverside Village Board met 7 p.m. Monday, May 7.

Village of Indian Head Park President and Board of Trustees met May 10

Village of Indian Head Park President and Board of Trustees met 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10.

Village of Elmwood Park President and Board of Trustees met May 7

Village of Elmwood Park President and Board of Trustees met 6 p.m. Monday, May 7.

Analysis: Riverside Police Pension Fund would go broke in 11 years without taxpayer subsidy

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Riverside Police Pension Fund lost $789,192 in 2016, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Krystle J Maldonado acquires 1001 N. Fifth Ave., Maywood

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

On May 18, 2018, Rachel Swasko-Montero and Carlos Montero sold their home at 1001 N. Fifth Ave., Maywood to Krystle J Maldonado for $210,000.

Gerald and Janet Hirshman acquire 221 N. Kenilworth Ave. 314, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

On May 18, 2018, Gerald and Janet Hirshman purchased a home at 221 N. Kenilworth Ave. 314, Oak Park from Catherine M. Littrell for $213,000.

Analysis: River Grove Police Pension Fund would go broke in eight years without taxpayer subsidy

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, River Grove Police Pension Fund lost $1,053,056 in 2016, according to a West Cook News analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee met May 7

City of Northlake Finance and Rules Committee met 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7.

Kevin and Teresa Veselik acquire 2400 Hawthorne Ave., Westchester

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

The home at 2400 Hawthorne Ave., Westchester was sold on May 18, 2018 by John P. Hopkins for $275,000. The buyers were Kevin and Teresa Veselik.

City of Countryside Water Committee met May 9

City of Countryside Water Committee met 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9.

Ursula M Forszcz purchases 9820 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park

On May 18, 2018, Ursula M Forszcz purchased a property at 9820 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park from Richard A. Ilmberger for $142,000.

Analysis: Riverside Brookfield Township administrators rank 143rd in state for average pay