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News from May 2023

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, March 13

City of Countryside City Council met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2023

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, April 26

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La Grange Village Board comes to agreement with Homestead Apartments

By West Cook News Report | May 17, 2023

At its March 28 board meeting, the La Grange Village trustees were presented with a request from Aldi, Inc. for economic incentives in developing its new store at 333 N. La Grange Road.

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Governor Pritzker: 'We've ramped down some of the spending here and there within all of our agencies'

By West Cook News Report | May 17, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois announced a reduction in current-year revenue estimates as revenue projections continue to decline on May 12.

Village of Brookfield Village Board met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, March 13

Village of Brookfield Village Board met April 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2023

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, April 24

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Elmhurst's Levin to new City Council members: 'I'm looking forward to two very productive years'

By West Cook News Report | May 16, 2023

At its May 1 City Council meeting, the City of Elmhurst celebrated the appointment of its new council members.

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Republican lawmakers claim Pritzker 'entrapped' citizens when federal court blocked state gun ban

By West Cook News Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois Republicans claim Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker entrapped citizens who bought certain semi-automatic firearms during the six-day window when the state’s gun ban was blocked by a federal court.

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City of Countryside Police Pension Board met April 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 16, 2023

City of Countryside Police Pension Board met 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met April 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023

Berkeley School District 87 Board of Education met Monday, April 24

Proviso Township Board met April 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 16, 2023

Proviso Township Board met Wednesday, April 19

City of Northlake City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, April 17

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

Bellwood School District 88 All Committee Board met Monday, April 17

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Pritzker on Illinois' rising cost for immigrant services: 'We're talking about shelter, we're talking about food, we're talking about health care'

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is facing rising criticism from GOP lawmakers over the state’s price tag for health care and other services now being provided to noncitizen immigrants.

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ISP arrests Aurora man for alleged threats against Pritzker: No one has permission to 'threaten the lives of public officials'

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

A 46-year-old Aurora man is facing a felony charge for allegedly threatening Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in a voicemail message last month.

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La Grange Park Board of Trustees discuss water ambassador program and receive water systems report

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees met on April 25 and heard two water systems reports.

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La Grange Park Village Board of Trustees approves various parking changes

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

The La Grange Park Village Board of Trustees met on April 25 to discuss parking concerns and recommendations on how to alleviate them through signage and permits.

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La Grange Board of Trustees approves water main improvement project despite higher cost

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

During its April 24 meeting, the La Grange Village Board of Trustees approved a contract for a water main improvement project on Brainard Avenue from 47th Street to north of Ogden Street.

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La Grange Village Board approves $40 Million annual budget, continues 'commitment to prudent financial stewardship'

By West Cook News Report | May 14, 2023

The Village of La Grange recently released their annual operating and capital improvement budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1.

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Melrose Park residents paid 47th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By West Cook News | May 14, 2023

Melrose Park residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in February.