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News from August 2016

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GOP State House hopeful Strick says people need to be involved in their government

By Hoang Tran | Aug 8, 2016

The constituents of Illinois are upset according to Republican Candidate for House District 84 Michael Strick, who has been knocking on over 50 doors every night. 

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Cubs, White Sox charity softball game set for Boomers Stadium

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

Past players for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox will play in the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Softball Challenge at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg.

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Itasca's Zach Ziemek vows not to let Olympics change him

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

Life has been busy since qualifying for the Olympics, Zach Ziemek said.

IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee reviews Behavioral Health Transformation update

By Louie Torres | Aug 5, 2016

IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee reviews Behavioral Health Transformation update at meeting earlier today.

Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on rezoning request

By Louie Torres | Aug 5, 2016

Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.

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Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals

By Louie Torres | Aug 5, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals at a recent meeting.

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Westmont Economic Development Committee discusses marketing opportunities

By Louie Torres | Aug 4, 2016

Westmont Economic Development Committee discusses marketing opportunities at its meeting this week.

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Warrenville Plan Commission/Board of Appeals to review definition of microbrewery

By Louie Torres | Aug 4, 2016

Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications

By Louie Torres | Aug 4, 2016

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications during its meeting earlier this week.

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Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation

By Louie Torres | Aug 4, 2016

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation at recent meeting.

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Pondering children's future prompts Khouri’s congressional run

By Vimbai Chikomo | Aug 4, 2016

Contemplating her children's future propelled Tonia Khouri, the Republican nominee for Illinois’ 11th District congressional race, to have her name placed on the ballot.

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'No More Madigan' candidate-pledge movement gains steam

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for House District 84, recently called on his fellow candidates and current members of the General Assembly to remove Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) as House Speaker.

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Carol Stream's Cortez ready for Penn State wrestling season after sitting out last year

By Brent Zell | Aug 3, 2016

Jered Cortez found it hard not being able to compete alongside his teammates last season.

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St. Charles paves way for progress with new downtown parking deck

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

The City of St. Charles is preparing to upgrade its infrastructure with a new public parking deck slated for construction at Illinois and 1st streets, in its core downtown district across from Fox Island Square.

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Lisle utility consumers set for Smart Meter upgrade

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

Lisle residents can expect contact from authorized ComEd or Corix contractors for Smart Meter installation starting in August, the utility announced recently, with customers asked to ensure access to meters on scheduled service days.

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Strick calls on fellow candidates to take 'No More Madigan' pledge

By Hoang Tran | Aug 3, 2016

Mike Strick, the Illinois Republican candidate for House District 84, has been a vocal critic of House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Dist. 22).

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Holan vows to keep Madigan out of the speaker's seat

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

Republican candidate for House District 46 Heidi Holan stepped up to the plate and signed the "No More Madigan" pledge last week.

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Bloomingdale Athletic Club seeks football coaches

By Brent Zell | Aug 3, 2016

The Bloomingdale Athletic Club has put out the call for volunteer coaches in flag and tackle football.

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Holan speaks out on the state's increasing exit rate

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

Illinois residents fleeing high taxes and unemployment has alarmed Republican candidate for House District 46 Heidi Holan.

Naperville Riverwalk Commission progresses on Moser Bridge shoreline restoration bids

By Louie Torres | Aug 3, 2016

Naperville Riverwalk Commission progresses on Moser Bridge shoreline restoration bids during recent meeting.