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News from December 2015

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Water and sewer increases discussed by Streamwood board of trustees

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

Streamwood board of trustees met recently and discussed utility increases and other items.

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Elgin Human Relations Commission continues planning for MLK celebration

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

The Elgin Human Relations Commission met recently and welcomed a new commissioner, continued planning the MLK celebration.

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Wilmette Appearance Review Commission sends dealership design back to Jaguar

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

The Wilmette Appearance Review Commission reviewed the remodel of the Jaguar dealership at 721 Green Bay Rd.

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Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals met, considered three appeals

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

The Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals considered three zoning appeals at its recent meeting.

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Wilmette Foreign Fire Insurance Fund Officers discussed finances at recent meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

Foreign Fire Insurance Fund Officers of Wilmette, Illinois met on Dec. 29 at Fire Station No. 26.

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Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to meet, discuss testing and promotional processes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to meet at City Hall at 6 p.m. on Jan. 4. to discuss testing and promotion processes.

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Des Plaines City Council to meet in closed session before the regular council meeting on Jan. 4

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

Des Plaines City Council holds first meeting in 2016 on Monday, Jan. 4.

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Elgin Heritage Commission to meet and review historic plaque application, alternative tour methods

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 31, 2015

City of Elgin Heritage Commission to meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

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Park Ridge City Council set to approve purchase of refuse cans

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 28, 2015

The Park Ridge City Council is set to approve a $10,560 purchase order for refuse cans.

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New rules for drones near Chicago-area airports

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 28, 2015

The FAA now requires registration of drones and unmanned aircraft and prohibits their operation within five miles of any airport.

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Park Ridge Committee of the Whole approves anti-nepotism policy

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 28, 2015

Park Ridge Committee of the Whole sends forward anti-nepotism policy to the City Council for approval.

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Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met, discussed the firefighter testing process

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 28, 2015

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met recently to discuss changes to the firefighter exam.

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56th District candidate supports bill seeking ouster of Emanuel

By Kim Sunderland | Dec 23, 2015

SCHAUMBURG — House Bill (H.B.) 4356, which would allow Chicago voters to recall Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel, is important statewide because it involves the political power structure, Jillian Rose Bernas, GOP candidate for the 56th District State House seat, told North Cook News today.

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Elgin Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board convened to discuss funds and bills

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 23, 2015

The Elgin Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board met to discuss elections, funding and bills.

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Free property tax seminar set for Dec. 29

By Matt Smith | Dec 23, 2015

A free property tax seminar covering the appeal process is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Schaumburg Township Office.

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Elgin Cultural Arts Commission discussed upcoming events at a recent meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 23, 2015

The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission met on Nov. 9 to discuss upcoming events.

Buffalo Grove board met, approved FY2016 budget and tax levies

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 23, 2015

The Buffalo Grove Village Board met on Dec. 7 and approved bids, contracts and the 2016 budget and tax levies.

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Park Ridge City Council set to approve 122 N. Delphia Ave. as a historic landmark

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 22, 2015

A World War II-era home is set to be designated a historic landmark by Park Ridge City Council.

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Northbrook Environmental Quality Control Commission seeks new members

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 22, 2015

The Environmental Quality Control Commission met recently and discussed the recruitment of new members.

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State Senate candidate denounces ‘political status quo,' calls for Emanuel recall

By Kim Sunderland | Dec 22, 2015

A GOP candidate for a four-year Illinois State Senate seat firmly supports House Bill (H.B.) 4356, which would establish a procedure for an election to recall Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a member of the Democratic Party.