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News from April 2016

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Buffalo Grove Department of Building and Zoning meets, hears member updates

By Louie Torres | Apr 14, 2016

The Buffalo Grove Department of Building and Zoning held a regular meeting Wednesday, April 13.

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Arlington's fire, police commissioners gather for regular meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 14, 2016

The Village of Arlington board of fire and police commissioners held a regular meeting Tuesday, April 12.

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Madigan pulls State Rep. Mussman from state schools committee vote on school truancy

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Kankakee) was one of seven Democrats who purposely skipped a State House committee vote Wednesday on a measure that will eliminate all penalties for parents who allow their children to repeatedly skip school.

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Streamwood trustees release recent meeting minutes

By Louie Torres | Apr 13, 2016

The Streamwood board of trustees met March 17 to approve several resolutions.

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SUPES Academy co-owner pleads guilty in CPS bribery scandal

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 13, 2016

A SUPES Academy co-owner pled guilty to a bribery charge on Tuesday in a lawsuit that took down the former head of Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

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Elgin Sustainability Commission to meet, discuss new business

By Louie Torres | Apr 12, 2016

Sustainability Commission to discuss several itemsSustainability Commission in City of Elgin will meet tomorrow to discuss several items.The meeting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

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Elgin Committee of the Whole considers amended redevelopment agreement for Elgin Tower

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 11, 2016

The redevelopment agreement with Capstone Development Group LLC was at the top of the agenda at the City of Elgin Committee of the Whole meeting on March 16.

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Pension crisis bankrupting state, hurting the most vulnerable, Thillens says

By Greg Travis | Apr 11, 2016

With Illinois entering its 10th straight month without a budget and with statewide elections coming up in November, voters, legislators and candidates alike are clamoring for action -- including Mel Thillens, Republican candidate for the state senate's District 28.

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Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 10, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.

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Park Ridge City Council holds regular meeting to review reports

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 8, 2016

The Park Ridge City Council held a regular meeting on April 4 to discuss reports from various boards, commissions and committees.

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Arlington Heights fire, police commissioners gather for closed session

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The board of fire and police commissioners in the Village of Arlington Heights met yesterday, April 7, to discuss closed session items.

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Park Ridge fire and police board reviews preference points, promotion list

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The board of fire and police commissioners for the City of Park Ridge met yesterday, April 7, to discuss preference points in the fire department.

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Glenview Planning Commission to take action on board recommendation

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The Village of Glenview Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, to take action on a recommendation to the board.

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Elgin health board gathers to review quarterly report

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The board of health for the City of Elgin plans to meet Monday, April 11, to review its quarterly report.

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Buffalo Grove Arts Commission meets, prepares for upcoming events

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The Village of Buffalo Grove Arts Commission recently met to discuss upcoming events.

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Buffalo Grove Days Committee to review subcommittee reports at meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The Days Committee for the Village of Buffalo Grove plans to meet April 12 to discuss various subcommittee reports.

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Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee holds meeting to discuss current, upcoming projects

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The Elgin Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee gathered for a regular meeting on April 5 to discuss projects and other business.

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Elgin Heritage Commission details recent meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 8, 2016

The City of Elgin Heritage Commission held a regular meeting on April 5 to discuss old and new business alike.

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Thillens endorses independently drawn maps for legislative districts

By Greg Travis | Apr 8, 2016

As the result of a massive and ongoing petition campaign, Illinois voters may soon have the opportunity to change the way the state’s legislative districts are drawn.

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How did Nick Sauer spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Nick Sauer's election campaign committee, Friends of Nick Sauer, spent $3,381 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).