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Niles library trustees approve new alcohol policy

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2016

The Niles Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 21 to approve a new alcohol policy.

Glenview trustees host budget workshop

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 14, 2016

The village of Glenview Board of Trustees met Oct. 24 to host a budget workshop.

Wilmette trustess reappoint board members

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 14, 2016

The Wilmette Board of Trustees met Oct. 25 to reappoint board members.

Katherine J. Klemke Purchases 3166 Carriage Way Court 2001, Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Katherine J. Klemke purchased a home at 3166 Carriage Way Court 2001, Arlington Heights from Lauren A. Clausen for $199,000.

Fengling Xiong and Thomas J. Rakowski Purchase 1717 W. Crystal Lane 608, Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Fengling Xiong and Thomas J. Rakowski purchased a home at 1717 W. Crystal Lane 608, Arlington Heights from 21ST Century Hoyne No 2 LLC for $120,000.

Bills target 'sleazy lame-duck tax increases'

By North Cook News | Dec 12, 2016

Two Illinois lawmakers who have labored to prevent “sleazy” lame-duck session votes in the Assembly from hurting taxpayers have introduced measures designed to thwart the government from jacking up constituents’ taxes during early January 2017 interim meetings.

Dems called on to end Madigan's reign as House speaker

By North Cook News | Dec 12, 2016

“If America is two countries, Illinois is two states,” the Peoria Journal Star said recently in an editorial, censuring House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and attributing the state’s “abysmal” financial status to continued ineptitude and duplicity in the General Assembly.

Election losses have taken some shine off Madigan's rose, analyst says

By North Cook News | Dec 12, 2016

Voting for state Rep. Mike Madigan to serve yet another term as House Speaker may be more difficult for Democrats this time, according to the screenwriter for a documentary about the Chicago Democrat.

Chivaro Sou Purchases 1105 Holiday Lane 11, Des Plaines

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Chivaro Sou purchased a home at 1105 Holiday Lane 11, Des Plaines from Wojciech Wojtowicz for $95,000.

North Cook County lawmakers headline list of those being scrutinized over allegiance to house speaker

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 11, 2016

The website BossMadigan.com is operated by the Illinois Republican Party, whose stakeholders recently expressed increasing concern over the way state government operates in Springfield.

Kelly and Timothy Streng and Donald Humke Purchase 315 N. Dwyer Ave., Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Kelly and Timothy Streng and Donald Humke purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 315 N. Dwyer Ave., Arlington Heights from Shaun and Kelley Balmer for $283,500.

Linda L Lambert Purchases 1243 Brown St. 1-F, Des Plaines

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2016

On June 17, 2016, Linda L Lambert purchased a home at 1243 Brown St. 1-F, Des Plaines from Louis Edward J. for $78,500.

Streamwood trustees renew property tax abatement

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 10, 2016

The village of Streamwood Board of Trustees met Oct. 6 to renew a property tax abatement.

Wilmette police and firefighters Pension board approves new pensioners

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 10, 2016

The village of Wilmette Police and Firefighters Pension Boards of Trustees met Oct. 27 to approve new pensioners.

Wilmette trustees discuss expense projects

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 10, 2016

The village of Wilmette Board of Trustees met Oct. 26 to discuss expense projects.

Arlington Heights Board hires new officers

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 10, 2016

The village of Arlington Heights Board met Oct. 26 to hire new officers.

Wheeling Police Pension Board recommends tax levy

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 10, 2016

The village of Wheeling Police Pension Board met Oct. 18 to recommend a tax levy.

Rauner outlines details for second stopgap budget

By North Cook News | Dec 9, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner took to social media this week to lay out his terms for another stopgap budget.

Proposal would replace pensions with 401(k)-style plans for new public hires

By North Cook News | Dec 9, 2016

With Illinois' state pension liability 17 percent more than it was last year, the vice president of a Chicago-based think tank recently said that 401(k)-style plans for public employees would go a long way toward easing the pension crisis.