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News from December 2016

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Jack D. and Faryn Rudnick Purchase 1241 Stratford Place, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Jack D. and Faryn Rudnick purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1241 Stratford Place, Northbrook from Irina Talia and Mikhail Geister for $599,000.

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Gagliardo donates $300 to Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2016

Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge has received $10,800 in contributions in 2016 from 32 donors.

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Balleto donates $5,000 to Stephens Political Action Committee NFP

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2016

Stephens Political Action Committee NFP has received $294,250 in contributions in 2016 from 93 donors.

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Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By North Cook News | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

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Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By North Cook News | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

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Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By North Cook News | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.

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State GOP robocall emphasizes Pritzker ties to Madigan, Blagojevich

By North Cook News | Dec 23, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a robocall linking venture capitalist and possible gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Pro-growth reforms called for to stem exodus of millennials

By North Cook News | Dec 23, 2016

Citing worrisome data that indicates millennials are fleeing the state and taking their families with them, a Chicago-based think tank is urging state lawmakers to pass pro-growth reforms.

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Frank and Michelle Schmalz Purchase 2227 Strawberry Lane, Glenview

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Frank and Michelle Schmalz purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2227 Strawberry Lane, Glenview from Jocelyn N Sewall for $462,000.

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Elgin City Council appoints board members

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 22, 2016

The Elgin City Council met Dec. 7 to appoint board members.

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Prospect Heights zoning board increases light pole height

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The Prospect Heights Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 27 to increase the parking lot light pole height.

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Wilmette Appearance Review Commission approves certificates

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The village of Wilmette Appearance Review Commission met Aug. 29 to approve certificates.

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Palatine Beautification Commission reviews spring plantings

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The village of Palatine Beautification Commission met Oct. 24 to review spring plantings.

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Park Ridge Bike Task Force reviews prior work

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The city of Park Ridge Bike Task Force met Sept. 14 to review prior work.

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Sauk Valley Media tells Dems to stop suing for pay, start working on budget deal

By North Cook News | Dec 22, 2016

Stating that the “Chicagoland 6” should just do their jobs, a regional publication has issued a definitive stance on the half-dozen legislators who recently sued the former state comptroller over delayed legislator-paycheck issues.

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Real estate forecast for Chicagoland home prices, sales worst out of 100 metro areas

By North Cook News | Dec 22, 2016

House prices and sales in the Chicago metropolitan area are forecast to be the lowest of all major U.S. cities and their suburbs in 2017.

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Matthew A. and Aleksandra Bloom Purchase 1425 N. Indigo Drive, Mount Prospect

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Matthew A. and Aleksandra Bloom purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1425 N. Indigo Drive, Mount Prospect from Anthony J. and Tammy F. Lio for $360,000.

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Munger blasts Dem lawmakers' 'cowardly' paycheck lawsuit as she leaves office

By North Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

Outgoing Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger blasted Democratic lawmakers on her final day in office.

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Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By North Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.

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Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits

By North Cook News | Dec 21, 2016

Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.