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News from January 2017

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Village of Lombard accepting applications for 2017 Youth Leadership Program

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

The village of Lombard recently announced the opening of applications for its 2017 Youth Leadership Program, where high school students living in the area can learn about local government and public service.

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Naperville Police Department's 'Keeping Kids Safe Online' message gaining national audience

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

The city of Naperville recently announced that the Naperville Police Department’s 'Keeping Kids Safe Online' message is gaining a national audience.

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Aurora prepares for upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

The city of Aurora recently announced that it will host the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Matea Valley High School, which is located at 1801 N. Eola Road.

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Brian Daly donates $250 to Citizens for Castro

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Brian Daly, (3650 N. Marshfield, Chicago), donated $250 to Elgin's Citizens for Castro on Feb. 2, 2016.

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Thomas J. Rowan donates $1,500 to Friends of Edward M. Burke

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Thomas J. Rowan, (1442 W. Lexington, Chicago), donated $1,500 to Chicago's Friends of Edward M. Burke on Nov. 22, 2016.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

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Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

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Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Addison Board of Trustees hears second reading of ordinance to authorize the disposition of surplus property

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 12, 2017

Addison Board of Trustees hears second reading of ordinance to authorize the disposition of surplus property at its recent meeting.

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West Chicago City Council takes action on corporate disbursement report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 12, 2017

West Chicago City Council takes action on corporate disbursement report at its meeting last week.

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Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board to start planning 2017 events

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14.

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Aurora Planning Council considers several special use requests

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

Aurora Planning Council considers several special use requests at its meeting this week.

Batavia Committee of the Whole reviews consent agenda items

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 12, 2017

Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 10.

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Schaefer donates $1,000 to Personal Pac Inc

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Personal Pac Inc has received $893,215.57 in contributions in 2016 from 630 donors.

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Bluhm donates $2,500 to Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman has received $79,550 in contributions in 2016 from 120 donors.

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Mahoney donates $1,000 to Friends of Bob Streit

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Friends of Bob Streit has received $34,050 in contributions in 2016 from 45 donors.

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Hamilton donates $1,000 to Citizens for Rauner, Inc

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Citizens for Rauner, Inc has received $7,019,100 in contributions in 2016 from 13 donors.