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News from November 2016

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Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By North Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By North Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

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Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By North Cook News | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

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Nicola Daoud Purchases 711 S. Yale Ave., Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Nicola Daoud purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 711 S. Yale Ave., Arlington Heights from Peter D. and Song C. Lee for $419,500.

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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By North Cook News | Nov 15, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

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Salzberg suggests voter apathy toward local races contributed to defeat

By North Cook News | Nov 15, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, the former Republican candidate for the District 29 state Senate seat, said he's not deterred from his mission after losing to state Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield), who won with 59 percent of the vote.

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Undeterred by defeat, Abernathy says she may run again in 2018

By North Cook News | Nov 15, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, the former Republican candidate in the District 59 state House race, may have lost the to state Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), but she did not regret one moment of the campaign.

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Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By North Cook News | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

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Oak Mark LLC Purchases 250 Lake Blvd. 57, Buffalo Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Oak Mark LLC purchased a home at 250 Lake Blvd. 57, Buffalo Grove from Arlene B. Eckert (trustee) and Arlene B. Eckert (trust) for $165,000.

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State places Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State plaes Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Northbrook/Glenview SD 30 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Prospect Heights SD 23 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Prospect Heights SD 23 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Wheeling CCSD 21 on 'Financial Watch' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Wheeling CCSD 21 on its "Financial Watch" list.

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Derek Brenner Purchases 403 S. Deborah Lane, Mount Prospect

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Derek Brenner purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 403 S. Deborah Lane, Mount Prospect from Marion Niemayer (trust) and Janet Lesak (trustee) for $265,000.

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Wheeling Liquor Control Commission considers license request

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 13, 2016

The village of Wheeling Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 3 considers license request for Louie's Fish Market.

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Des Plaines City Council reviews tax fund

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 13, 2016

The Des Plaines City Council met Oct. 13 to review the Motor Fuel Tax Fund.

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Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners discuss paramedic candidates

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 13, 2016

The village of Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 13 to discuss Police Officer, Firefighter, and Paramedic candidates.

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Wheeling Senior Citizen Advisory Commission hears citizen concerns

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 13, 2016

The Wheeling Senior Citizen Advisory Commission met Oct. 6 to hear citizen's concerns.

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Buffalo Grove considers self-storage facility plans

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 13, 2016

The village of Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 19 to consider plan approval for a self-storage facility.

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Agata and Mariusz Malec Purchase 621 Concord Way 18-5-M-621, Prospect Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Agata and Mariusz Malec purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom home at 621 Concord Way 18-5-M-621, Prospect Heights from Barbara K. Hudetz Perdomo (estate administrator) for $280,000.