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News from June 2017

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Village of Willowbrook Board of Police Commissioners met Feb. 25.

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jun 2, 2017

Village of Willowbrook Board of Police Commissioners met Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.

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Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

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Villa Park's Conroy votes to bail out Chicago Public Schools

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) voted Wednesday night to bail out Chicago Public Schools (CPS), shifting state school funding from suburban districts.

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Illinois lost billions by rejecting 5G internet measure, Breen says

By Hoang Tran | Jun 1, 2017

A bill to provide 5G internet for cell phones and tablets by installing small cell facilities in municipalities throughout Illinois failed in the House on Wednesday despite vigorous endorsement by Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), who argued that it would bring money and jobs to the state.

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Glenbard North summer tennis kicks off

By Jason Burke | Jun 1, 2017

Glenbard North High School is serving up a top-notch tennis camp this June.

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Glenbard gets its running camp in gear again

By Jason Burke | Jun 1, 2017

Glenbard North High School's running camp is on its way, with sessions offered for girls in grades five through 12, according to the school.

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Ives argues workers' comp bill should make things better, not worse

By Hoang Tran | Jun 1, 2017

The workers' compensation bill that Democrats passed late Wednesday will add another reason for businesses to flee Illinois, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) said during House debate.

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Dec. 27.

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 1, 2017

Committee of the Whole met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

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City of Elmhurst Joint Meeting of Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee and Zoning and Planning Commission met Jan. 19.

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee and Zoning and Planning Commission met at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Wood Dale City Council met Jan. 19.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Wood Dale City Council met Thursday, Jan. 19.

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DuPage County Economic Development and Planning met Jan. 17.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Economic Development and Planning met at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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City of Elmhurst Finance met Feb. 27.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

City of Elmhurst Finance met at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Feb. 27.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Public Affairs and Safety Committee met at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Feb. 27.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Public Works & Buildings Committee met at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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City of Aurora Committee Of The Whole met March 7.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Committee Of The Whole met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7.

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City of Aurora Electrical Commission met March 2.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Electrical Commission met at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

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City of Aurora Civil Service Commission met March 2.

By Louie Torres | Jun 1, 2017

Civil Service Commission met at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

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Former state school employee Lukas paid in $127K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.43M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Georgie Lukas, who retired in May 2017, saved $127,399 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Starke paid in $49K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $710K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Laura Starke, who retired in May 2017, saved $48,635 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.