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News from January 2017

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Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 6, 2017

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

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'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 6, 2017

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

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Gail Borthwick donates $500 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 6, 2017

Gail Borthwick, (11 E. Madison St., Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Stephanie Munger donates $250 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 6, 2017

Stephanie Munger, (638 W. Webster Ave., Chicago), donated $250 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Feb. 2, 2016.

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Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 6, 2017

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

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Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 6, 2017

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

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Elmhurst City Council considers approval of engineering agreement for Wastewater Reclamation Facility and Pump Station Roof Replacement Project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 5, 2017

Elmhurst City Council considers approval of engineering agreement for Wastewater Reclamation Facility and Pump Station Roof Replacement Project at its meeting earlier this week.

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Geneva Cultural Arts Commission reviews business plan

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 5, 2017

Geneva Cultural Arts Commission reviews business plan at a recent meeting.

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Wood Dale Public Health, Safety and Judiciary Committee approves additional Class A-R liquor license

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 5, 2017

Wood Dale Public Health, Safety and Judiciary Committee approves additional Class A-R liquor license at its recent meeting.

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West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission to discuss 2017 Community Art Banner Project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 5, 2017

West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5.

Naperville Liquor Commission discusses liquor licenses for mini marts and gas stations

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 5, 2017

Naperville Liquor Commission discusses liquor licenses for mini marts and gas stations at its meeting this afternoon.

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Warrenville Police Department auctions surplus, seized vehicles

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 5, 2017

The city of Warrenville announced the police department's surplus and seized vehicle auction last week.

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Brandon Whiteside has emerged as Glenbard South's new leader

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2017

Brandon Whiteside, the Glenbard South rising junior guard, has always considered himself to be a private person, someone who finds it far easier to lead by example than expression.

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Donovan donates $94.92 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

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Newell donates $100 to Friends for Marty Durkan

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Friends for Marty Durkan has received $118,070 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

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Glover III donates $200 to Illinois State Medical Society Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Illinois State Medical Society Pac has received $190,592.46 in contributions in 2016 from 240 donors.

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Batara Sr donates $44.59 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

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O'Neill donates $145.88 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

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House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 4, 2017

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.

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Geneva Cultural Arts Commission reviews business plan

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission met Nov. 3 to review the business plan.