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News from June 2016

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Illinois residents 'can’t afford the status quo and the politicians who benefit from it'

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 3, 2016

Republican Michelle Smith, campaigning for a state Senate seat in District 49, sharply reproached her opponent in the race, Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D), following this week’s failed budget vote in Springfield.

Downers Grove Liquor Commission to hold disciplinary hearing

By Louie Torres | Jun 2, 2016

The Downers Grove Liquor Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

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West Chicago Infrastructure Committee to review contracts

By Louie Torres | Jun 2, 2016

West Chicago Infrastructure Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

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Lewis cringes at Cullerton’s commitment to crooked budget

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 2, 2016

State Senate candidate Seth Lewis has taken umbrage with his District 23 opponent's vote for House Speaker Mike Madigan’s (D-District 22) lopsided budget “minutes before the deadline” on Tuesday signifying the end of the spring legislative session.  

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Woodridge Mayor and Board of Trustees to discuss Streambank Stabilization project

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2016

The Woodridge Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

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Villa Park’s Conroy sole DuPage backer of Chicago Public Schools bailout

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) voted to support a state taxpayer bailout of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) last week.

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Former state school employee Junkroski paid in $247K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.56M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Susan Junkroski, who retired in May 2016, saved $247,368 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Kasten paid in $208K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.64M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Lewis Kasten, who retired in May 2016, saved $208,355 toward a pension over 38 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Resser paid in $57K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $903K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sherre Resser, who retired in May 2016, saved $56,768 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Kruizenga paid in $37K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.42M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Debra Kruizenga, who retired in May 2016, saved $36,983 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Halpin paid in $144K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.44M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Donna Halpin, who retired in May 2016, saved $143,707 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Bending paid in $77K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.46M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Christine Bending, who retired in May 2016, saved $76,759 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Arnold paid in $108K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.58M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Karyn Arnold, who retired in May 2016, saved $107,744 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Madej paid in $295K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $5.27M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Karen Madej, who retired in May 2016, saved $295,163 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Schulte paid in $236K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.81M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Annette Schulte, who retired in May 2016, saved $236,119 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 school employee Westendorf paid in $200K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.59M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Karen Westendorf, who retired in May 2016, saved $200,140 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Taylor paid in $188K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.71M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Beverly Taylor, who retired in May 2016, saved $188,185 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Ridder paid in $184K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.53M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Jill Ridder, who retired in May 2016, saved $183,917 toward a pension over 41 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee McCabe paid in $277K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $6.3M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee Mark McCabe, who retired in May 2016, saved $277,498 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Puk paid in $135K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.78M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2016

Former state school employee David Puk, who retired in May 2016, saved $134,917 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.