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News from December 2015

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Mount Prospect board holds public hearing for 2015 tax levy

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 10, 2015

Village of Mount Prospect board met on Dec. 1 to hold a public hearing on the 2015 tax levy.

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Elgin Human Relations Commission talks about diversity and Black Lives Matter

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 10, 2015

The City of Elgin Human Relations Commission met on Dec. 1.

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Elgin City Council met and held public hearings

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 10, 2015

The City of Elgin City Council met on Dec. 2 and held public hearings on Truth in Taxation and the West Point Gardens subdivision.

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Park Ridge City Council met, honored Park Ridge Community Women

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 10, 2015

The City of Park Ridge City Council met on Nov. 16, discussed variances, funding issues.

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Dunne to be appointed new Chief of Police for Wheeling Police Department

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 9, 2015

Prospect Heights Deputy Chief Al Steffen will take his place as head of the police department.

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Elgin Committee of the Whole discusses 2016 budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 9, 2015

No action was taken on the 2016 budget discussion on Dec. 2 at the Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Wheeling Plan Commission to hold regular meeting, review zoning variations, special use permits

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 9, 2015

Village of Wheeling Plan Commission to review zoning variations on Dec. 10.

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Temporary closure of Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling announced

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 9, 2015

Library to close on March 21 and reopen in a temporary location on April 4.

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Wheeling Park District to hold public hearing on budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 9, 2015

The public hearing on the Wheeling Park District budget is scheduled for Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

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Winnetka firefighters pension debt soars; average firefighter earned $150K last year

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 8, 2015

The pension fund for Winnetka firefighters is now underfunded by more than $12 million, nearly double the deficit of 10 years ago, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Insurance.

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Wilmette board approves items, contracts at regular board meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 8, 2015

The regular board meeting of the Village of Wilmette, Illinois was held on Nov. 10.

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Durbin announces bipartisan compromise to FAST Act

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 8, 2015

Illinois transportation and infrastructure projects will be protected under the FAST Act.

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Winter/Spring Park Ridge Community Emergency Response Team class open now

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 8, 2015

Interested residents can now register for the PRCERT classes now.

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Schakowsky speaks out against high prescription drug prices

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 8, 2015

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois recently spoke to the House Steering and Policy Committee on the high cost of prescription drugs.

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Park Ridge anti-nepotism ordinance shared

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 7, 2015

A city ordinance that would prohibit the hiring of employee or elected official relatives was presented to the Park Ridge City Council this week for consideration.

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Park Ridge approves 33 liquor licenses for 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 7, 2015

Park Ridge Acting Mayor and Liquor Control Commissioner Marty Maloney has approved 33 village liquor licenses for 2016.

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Wilmette Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 7, 2015

The Wilmette Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to approve ordinances for tax levies.

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Special meeting followed by regular Wheeling board meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 7, 2015

The village of Wheeling board will hold a special session at 5:20 p.m. today before its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Park Ridge City Council meeting tonight

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 7, 2015

The Park Ridge City Council will meet today at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place.

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Wiebe to be honored for 27 years of service to Park Ridge

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 7, 2015

Superintendent of Public Works Brian Wiebe is retiring from the City of Park Ridge.