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News from February 2017

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Sources say Nybo supports budget deal

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 28, 2017

State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) is expected to vote in favor of a new budget deal for the state, which has been dubbed the “grand bargain.” 

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Oberweis possibly leaning toward 'yes' on 'grand bargain'

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 28, 2017

The "grand bargain" budget compromise is inching closer to a vote in the state senate.

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Bensenville Elementary School District No. 2 Board announces water at all three schools passed lead test

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Bensenville Elementary School District No. 2 Board announces water at all three schools passed lead test at a recent meeting.

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Aurora Committee of the Whole reviews mayoral appointments to Fire Code Board of Appeals, Planning Commission

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Aurora Committee of the Whole reviews mayoral appointments to Fire Code Board of Appeals, Planning Commission at a recent meeting.

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Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee recommends two variances to city council

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 28, 2017

Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee recommends two variances to city council at a recent meeting.

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Aurora Finance Committee to consider intergovernmental agreement with Naperville to widen N. Aurora Rd.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 28, 2017

Aurora Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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Edward Dutton donates $250 to Friends of Devlin Schoop

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2017

Edward Dutton, (431 N Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends of Devlin Schoop on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Don Washington donates $100 to Citizens for Harish I. Patel

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2017

Don Washington, (2423 N. Albany, Chicago), donated $100 to Chicago's Citizens for Harish I. Patel on Jan. 5, 2016.

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Pierscionek endorsed by Examiner Publications

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 28, 2017

Wayne Township Supervisor candidate Art Pierscionek, who is facing former state Rep. Randy Ramey in the Republican primary today, took to social media to thank Examiner Publications Inc. for its endorsement last week.

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Highland Avenue Bridge project earns honors

By Keri Carbaugh | Feb 27, 2017

The Highland Avenue Bridge project near Downers Grove earned the Project of the Year award in the under $5 million category from the suburban branch of the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter.

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Bolingbrook Plan Commission holds public hearing on variances for Best Buy on Remington Boulevard

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Bolingbrook Plan Commission holds public hearing on variances for Best Buy on Remington Boulevard at its meeting last week.

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Schaumburg Township Board of Trustees takes action on residential refuse and recycling contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Schaumburg Township Board of Trustees takes action on residential refuse and recycling contract at its meeting last week.

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DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Planning Committee approves 30-day comment period for St. Joseph Creek Watershed plan

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2017

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Planning Committee approves 30-day comment period for St. Joseph Creek Watershed plan at a recent meeting.

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Wood Dale City Council Standing Committees meet, discuss 2018 budget, street resurfacing

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 27, 2017

Wood Dale City Council Standing Committees met last week to discuss 2018 budget, street resurfacing.

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Rush retires after 30 years with village of Woodridge

By Keri Carbaugh | Feb 27, 2017

Kathleen Rush, the village of Woodridge administrator, retired in January after working for the village for over 30 years, including seven years as administrator.

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Former College of DuPage radio engineer's trial is underway

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The trial of former College of DuPage radio engineer John Valenta began Tuesday, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.

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Edgar County Watchdogs wants state Supreme Court to toss case related to COD scandals

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 27, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) and other defendants in a legal case related to the scandal-plagued College of Dupage (COD) recently filed multiple Prayer for Leave to Appeal briefs with the Illinois Supreme Court to have the case thrown out. 

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Suzanne Adams-Cheefus donates $200 to Friends for Foxx

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 24, 2017

Suzanne Adams-Cheefus, (10104 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago), donated $200 to Chicago's Friends for Foxx on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Joseph B. Carini III donates $300 to Committee to Elect Fredrick H. Bates

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 24, 2017

Joseph B. Carini III, (1618 Del. Ogier, Glenview), donated $300 to Chicago's Committee to Elect Fredrick H. Bates on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Winfield Township trustee candidate: Zachary Halley

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 24, 2017

All six Republican candidates running to fill the four open trustee positions on the Winfield Township board this election cycle attended a forum last week to answer questions on why voters should vote for them.