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News from February 2017

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Richard Simon donates $1,000 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2017

Richard Simon, (1550 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago), donated $1,000 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 29, 2016.

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State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

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Bartlett Board of Trustees takes vote on liquor license for O'Hare's Pub and Restaurant

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 20, 2017

Bartlett Board of Trustees takes vote on liquor license for O'Hare's Pub and Restaurant at a recent meeting.

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee approves budget transfers

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 20, 2017

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee approves budget transfers at its recent meeting.

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Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals reviews design of new industrial building

By Louie Torres | Feb 20, 2017

Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals reviews design of new industrial building at its meeting last week.

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Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board to discuss Community Unity Conference

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 20, 2017

Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.

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Westmont Fire Department attains top ISO rank

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Calling the fire department’s new Class 1 ISO rating 'an honor for the village of Westmont,' Mayor Ron Gunter recently expressed pride in Westmont’s top-notch emergency services and acknowledged the positive impact on local residents.

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State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

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Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

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Rauner provides budget address update

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

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Smith cites skills, sustainability in bid for Winfield re-election

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

With a long list of local civic achievements, Republican Dona Smith — running for re-election as Winfield Township supervisor — brings her reputation of experience to the table in preparation for the Feb. 28 primary election.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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Willowbrook sales tax increased to 7 percent on Jan. 1

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 19, 2017

Willowbrook raised its sales tax for the business district at the start of 2017, along with 19 other local government entities throughout the state of Illinois.

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DuPage GOP hopes to keep converting Democrats through common-sense policies

By Michael Carroll | Feb 19, 2017

The DuPage County Republican Party sees opportunities to expand the party’s influence in 2017 since the blue tide that gave Democrat Hillary Clinton a 15-point margin of victory in the county’s polling numbers petered out down the ballot.

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St. Charles prepares for Restaurant Week, small business celebration

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2017

Over three dozen local eateries participating in St. Charles’ upcoming Restaurant Week will honor special discount coupons Feb. 27 to March 3, city officials recently announced, letting guests support local businesses while enjoying their meals.

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Aurora mayoral candidates take center stage at Eola Community Center

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 19, 2017

The intense Aurora mayoral race was recently on full display at Eola Community Center when three of the four remaining candidates gathered for an event where one of the central questions of the campaign was put front and center.

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Hinsdale Board of Trustees approves accounts payable

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees met Nov. 1 to approve accounts payable.

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Hinsdale Board of Trustees appoints members

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees met Nov. 15 to appoint members.

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Westmont seeking mural artists for village centennial collaboration

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 17, 2017

Approaching a milestone anniversary, Westmont has asked for local artists to join an unusual mural project as officials coordinate plans leading up to the village’s centennial celebration in 2021 — with entries accepted through March 3.