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News from January 2017

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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Darien Police Pension Board reviews investment policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

Darien Police Pension Board reviews investment policy at its meeting last week.

Schaumburg Township votes on hiring of Township Administrator

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 30, 2017

Schaumburg Township votes on hiring of Township Administrator at its meeting last week.

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Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee mulls indoor sports facility

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee mulls indoor sports facility at its recent meeting.

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St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission discusses façade program amendments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission discusses façade program amendments at its recent meeting.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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Westmont welcomes resident responses with opinion survey

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 30, 2017

Residents of the village of Westmont are invited to offer their input for the benefit of local programming and services by participating in the jurisdiction’s citizen community survey, available online via the Westmont government website.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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Ramey calls out McManamon for 'almost abusive' behavior

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 29, 2017

Randy Ramey, a Republican seeking election as Wayne Township supervisor, has publicly called for citizens to take a stand against what he calls “almost abusive,” campaign activities by incumbent Wayne Township Highway Commissioner Martin McManamon.

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West Suburban Patriots founder ‘vehemently against’ proposed budget deal

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 29, 2017

Illinois Senate leaders had hoped to hold a vote as early as today on a proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent, but the complex nature of the deal may delay a vote on the matter.

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Hispanic community breakfast sponsored by AHHAB

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Early risers enjoyed a 7 a.m. breakfast event Friday, Jan. 27 at Gaslite Manor, in Aurora, featuring the theme 'Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow' and sponsored by the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board (AHHAB).

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Watchdog group calls for veto of SB 3319

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2017

After Senate Bill 3319 was passed on the last day of the 99th Illinois General Assembly, the Edgar County Watchdogs called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto the measure, which it says violates the state's constitution. 

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DuPage trustee candidate Ghani removed from April election ballot

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2017

College of DuPage trustee candidate Husna Ghani will not be on the April 4 election ballot, the Edgar County Watchdogs reported in Illinois Leaks.

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Opinion: Illinois held hostage to a Grand Bargain

By State Rep. Jeanne Ives | Jan 29, 2017

No one should be surprised that group think instead of rational choices surround the 13 interconnected bills of the “Grand Bargain.”

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Analysis: Property taxes rapidly eroding DuPage home values

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 28, 2017

In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.

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Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

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Kathryn McCabe donates $250 to Friends of Genita C. Robinson

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2017

Kathryn McCabe, (4708 N. Sawyer, Chicago), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends of Genita C. Robinson on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Shahi Nawab donates $200 to Friends of Dorothy Brown

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2017

Shahi Nawab, (20024 Brook Ave., Lynwood), donated $200 to Chicago's Friends of Dorothy Brown on Jan. 11, 2016.

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Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.