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News from February 2017

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BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

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District 88 Foundation to honor former coach, counselor with basketball tournament

By Sean Fowler | Feb 10, 2017

A charitable organization supporting a local school district will host a basketball tournament to benefit students as well as to pay homage to a departed colleague.

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Victoria and Harry Comerford donates $200 to Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2017

Victoria and Harry Comerford, (6707 N. Loron, Chicago), donated $200 to Park Ridge's Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Steven Williams donates $1,000 to Senate Democratic Victory Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2017

Steven Williams, (603 Lake Shore Drive, Bloomington), donated $1,000 to Chicago's Senate Democratic Victory Fund on Nov. 22, 2016.

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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2017

With Illinois facing a 'death spiral,' noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

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Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

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Glendale Heights Committee of the Whole discusses entertainment permit renewal

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 9, 2017

Glendale Heights Committee of the Whole discusses entertainment permit renewal at its meeting last week.

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DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals considers conditional use request for day care center

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 9, 2017

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals considers conditional use request for day care center at a recent meeting.

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Downers Grove Township Board appoints township supervisor

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 9, 2017

Downers Grove Township Board appoints township supervisor at a recent meeting.

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Elmhurst City Council votes on trolley car services contract

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 9, 2017

Elmhurst City Council votes on trolley car services contract at its meeting this week.

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Edward J. Burke donates $3,000 to Friends of Mike Halpin

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2017

Edward J. Burke, (70 W. Madison St., Suite 4300, Chicago), donated $3,000 to Rock Island's Friends of Mike Halpin on Jan. 4, 2016.

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Kenneth Pannaralle donates $250 to Democratic Organization of Lyons Township

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2017

Kenneth Pannaralle, (6525 S. Kostner, Chicago), donated $250 to Summit's Democratic Organization of Lyons Township on Jan. 28, 2016.

Illinois data analysis finds voters registered 2, 3, even 4 times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 8, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

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Darien City Council votes on refuse hauling contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 7, 2017

Darien City Council votes on refuse hauling contract at yesterday's meeting.

West Chicago Liquor Control Commission to consider request for a class A-1 license

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 7, 2017

West Chicago Liquor Control Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

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Hinsdale Board of Trustees swears in new deputy police chief

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 7, 2017

Hinsdale Board of Trustees swears in new deputy police chief at its recent meeting.

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West Chicago Development Committee to hold joint meeting on Central Main Street project

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 7, 2017

West Chicago Development Committee, Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Preservation Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

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McNeily envisions bright future for Wheaton with council campaign

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2017

Public leader, performer and Glen Ellyn native Bobby McNeily holds community values close to home as he gears up his campaign for Wheaton City Council, running as a Republican with multiple initiatives in mind.

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Hultgren calls president's executive order on immigration 'overly broad'

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently spoke up regarding the 'Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States' executive order, signed by President Donald Trump on Jan. 27.