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News from January 2017

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How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

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Critics decry massive tax increase proposal as Radogno, Cullerton work to end two-year budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 26, 2017

Illinois Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno is at the heart of a bold new plan aimed at ending the state’s two-year budget stalemate, which includes income and corporate tax hikes and billions more in added borrowing.

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West Chicago City Council approves corporate disbursement report

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 26, 2017

West Chicago City Council approves corporate disbursement report at a recent meeting.

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Aurora City Committee of the Whole discusses Class E liquor license for Tracy's Bistro

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 26, 2017

Aurora City Committee of the Whole discusses Class E liquor license for Tracy's Bistro at a recent meeting.

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Ives: Economic outcome of reforms in proposed budget plan 'not going to move the needle one bit'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 26, 2017

Illinois Senate leaders are reportedly still negotiating the proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent.

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Aurora City Council votes on mayoral appointments

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 26, 2017

Aurora City Council votes on mayoral appointments at its meeting earlier this week.

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Aurora Finance Committee votes on platform truck purchase

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 26, 2017

Aurora Finance Committee votes on platform truck purchase at its meeting earlier this week.

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Frank Sailbert donates $1,000 to Citizens for Donna Kurtz

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2017

Frank Sailbert, (70 W. Madison St., Suite 3500, Chicago), donated $1,000 to Crystal Lake's Citizens for Donna Kurtz on Jan. 25, 2016.

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Howard Piggee donates $500 to Friends of Genita C. Robinson

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2017

Howard Piggee, (1047 Hayes Ave., Oak Park), donated $500 to Chicago's Friends of Genita C. Robinson on Jan. 12, 2016.

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Pospisilova turning heads at Downers Grove North

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2017

International student Julie Pospisilova has become an integral member of the squad at the Downers Grove North girls' basketball program.

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Four high schools leave Upstate Eight for New DuPage Valley Conference

By Russell Boniface | Jan 24, 2017

Four high schools from the Tri-City area are leaving the Upstate Eight Conference to join a new eight-team athletic conference.

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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St. Charles City Council swears in new firefighter

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2017

St. Charles City Council swears in new firefighter at its meeting last week.

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Woodridge Mayor and Board of Trustees hold workshop meeting

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 24, 2017

Woodridge Mayor and Board of Trustees held a workshop meeting last week.

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Bartlett Bike and Run Plan Advisory Committee discusses Zagster bike share program

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 24, 2017

Bartlett Bike and Run Plan Advisory Committee discusses Zagster bike share program at its meeting last week.

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DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals hears request for variance to add a second floor addition

By Louie Torres | Jan 24, 2017

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals hears request for variance to add a second floor addition at its meeting last week.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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DuPage representatives called out for support of Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

DuPage constituents recently received robocalls criticizing state Reps. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) for voting to reappoint Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as speaker of the House.

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Micheal Crane donates $400 to Citizens for Deanna Wilkins

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 20, 2017

Micheal Crane, (2 N. LaSalle St., Chicago), donated $400 to Lombard's Citizens for Deanna Wilkins on Jan. 15, 2016.