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News from November 2016

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Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

By North Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

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State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By North Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By North Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

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Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By North Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 54th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 23, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly 20 to one in the 54th Illinois House district, according to a North Cook News analysis.

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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By North Cook News | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

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Alison Hough Purchases 315 W Park Place, Arlington Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Alison Hough purchased a home at 315 W Park Place, Arlington Heights from Willard A. and Mary E. Pray for $440,000.

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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 53rd House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 22, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly 20 to one in the 53rd Illinois House district, according to a North Cook News analysis.

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Kim Nikki NA and James C. Kim Purchase 2615 Canterbury Drive, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 22, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Kim Nikki NA and James C. Kim purchased a five bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home at 2615 Canterbury Drive, Northbrook from Sonhwa Sin and Kyong Chul Shin for $1,447,500.

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Jang Moon Kwon Purchases 421 Dorset St., Prospect Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 21, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Jang Moon Kwon purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 421 Dorset St., Prospect Heights from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) for $327,000.

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Palatine zoning board reviews staff report

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 11 to review the staff report.

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Elgin committee considers intergovernmental agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

The city of Elgin Committee of the Whole met Oct. 12 to consider an intergovernmental agreement.

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Des Plaines library board reviews circulation statistics

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

The Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 18 to review circulation statistics.

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Streamwood board schedules fire prevention week

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Streamwood Board of Trustees met Sept. 15 to schedule a fire prevention week.

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Streamwood Board of Trustees discuss police body cameras

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Streamwood Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 to discuss police body cameras.

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Elizabeth A. and Adam T. Patricoski Purchase 1924 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Elizabeth A. and Adam T. Patricoski purchased a home at 1924 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette from Mark P. Foley for $335,000.

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PHNRC to hold annual seed-processing event, first-ever potluck lunch

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 20, 2016

To celebrate a successful year, the Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission (PHNRC) is hosting its annual seed-processing and inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Luncheon.

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Chian-Huei Shiu and Ying-Chang Chen Purchase 750 Skokie Road, Wilmette

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Chian-Huei Shiu and Ying-Chang Chen purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 750 Skokie Road, Wilmette from Michael and Yelena Johnson for $344,000.

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Oakton Community College board increases Fall-to-Fall persistence

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2016

The Oakton Community College Board of Trustees met Sept. 20 to increase Fall-to-Fall persistence.

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Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By North Cook News | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.