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News from March 2017

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Ives: Chicago can be pilot program on minimum wage direction

By Hoang Tran | Mar 20, 2017

With many cities and states across the nation raising or considering raising their minimum wage, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R- Wheaton) wants Illinois to take a more measured approach.

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Elgin school board incumbent wants to nix tax hikes

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 19, 2017

Cody Holt is confident that his two-year crusade to stop new taxes and establish a permanent property tax freeze will earn him a second at-large term on the Elgin Area School District U46 board. 

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Winfield trustee bows out with thanks to supporters

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 19, 2017

Mary Ann Manna, a Winfield Township trustee for the last eight years, sent a message of thanks to her supporters after her loss in the primary election recently.

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Five Chaparrals place at national meet

By Brent Zell | Mar 19, 2017

Five track and field athletes from the College of DuPage placed eighth or better in their events at the National Junior College Athletic Association Indoor Championships held March 3-4 in Pittsburg, Kansas.

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Villa Park ranked 131th in state in lottery ticket sales for May 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2017

The Village of Villa Park had the 131th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of May 2016 -- up 14 spots from its April ranking.

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Downers Grove ranked 494th in state in lottery ticket sales for January 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2017

The Village of Downers Grove had the 494th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of January 2016 -- up 19 spots from its December ranking.

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Batavia Plan Commission conducts design review of One Washington Place Development

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2017

Batavia Plan Commission conducts design review of One Washington Place Development at its meeting this week.

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Hinsdale Board of Trustees discusses construction of parking deck in Central Business District

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 17, 2017

Hinsdale Board of Trustees discusses construction of parking deck in Central Business District at a recent meeting.

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Roselle Committee of the Whole reviews progress toward 2016-18 Strategic Plan

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 17, 2017

Roselle Committee of the Whole reviews progress toward 2016-18 Strategic Plan at a recent meeting.

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Batavia Bicycle Commission discusses plans for WellBatavia wellness fair

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 17, 2017

Batavia Bicycle Commission discusses plans for WellBatavia wellness fair during its meeting this week.

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Gus Andrade donates $30 to State Farm Agents & Associates PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2017

Gus Andrade, (4355 W. 26th St., Chicago), donated $30 to Gurnee's State Farm Agents & Associates PAC on Jan. 14, 2016.

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Tim Carey donates $60 to Friends for Marty Durkan

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2017

Tim Carey, (9158 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago), donated $60 to Chicago's Friends for Marty Durkan on Jan. 13, 2016.

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College of DuPage's Ressinger continues lighting up softball fields

By Brent Zell | Mar 17, 2017

College of DuPage softball standout Alyssa Ressinger's love of softball has its roots in baseball.

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Cody Holt seeks second term on School District U-46 board

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 16, 2017

Cody Holt is doing all he can to make sure the voices of School District U-46 taxpayers are heard loud and clear in the April 4 board elections.

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Ramey supports Tamburello for Wayne Township Highway Commissioner

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 16, 2017

Wayne Township Supervisor candidate Randy Ramey, who won the Republican primary Feb. 28, took to recently took to social media to support fellow GOP candidate Gregory Tamurello.

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West Chicago Environmental Commission reviews priority list

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 16, 2017

West Chicago Environmental Commission reviews priority list at yesterday's meeting.

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Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission reviews upkeep at village-owned historic properties

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 16, 2017

Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission reviews upkeep at village-owned historic properties at a recent meeting.

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Bartlett Plan Commission approves request for storage shed at Little League field

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 16, 2017

Bartlett Plan Commission approves request for storage shed at Little League field at a recent meeting.

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Lisle Board of Trustees holds workshop meeting on 2017-18 budget draft

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 16, 2017

Lisle Board of Trustees recently held a workshop meeting on 2017-18 budget draft.

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Emmanuel Nony donates $500 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 15, 2017

Emmanuel Nony, (123 N. Jefferson St., Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 15, 2016.