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News from October 2016

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Thillens: Survey rains on parade of those blaming weather for exodus of residents

By Hoang Tran | Oct 23, 2016

A survey conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University confirmed what many have suspected: Taxes are driving residents out of the state.

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Abigail and Michael Eisenberg Purchase 606 Dauphine Ave., Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Abigail and Michael Eisenberg purchased a home at 606 Dauphine Ave., Northbrook from Carmela J. and Stephen J. Ginardi for $600,000.

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Jeffrey E. and Nora A. Feyerer Purchase 1533 Carol Lane, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Jeffrey E. and Nora A. Feyerer purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1533 Carol Lane, Northbrook from Janet A. and John J. Bambrick for $424,000.

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Schaumburg Boomers release 2017 home-game schedule

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team will open its 2017 season with a home game, according to the recently released schedule for next season on BoomersBaseball.com.

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Two Oakton College golfers headed to NJCAA Division II tournament

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

The calendar says it is still 2016, but two Oakton Community College (OCC) men's freshmen golfers already have May 2017 on their mind.

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Highest-paid teacher in Mount Prospect SD 57 raked in $109,060 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Mount Prospect SD 57 each earned more than $71,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Maine Township HSD 207 raked in $148,541.71 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest paid teachers in Maine Township HSD 207 each earned more than $142,000.

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Terri and Jeff Graham Purchase 9 Court of Harborside 1113, Northbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

On June 16, 2016, Terri and Jeff Graham purchased a home at 9 Court of Harborside 1113, Northbrook from Richard D. Blyth (trustee), Shelley K. Blyth (trustee), Richard D. Blyth (trust) and Shelley K. Blyth (trust) for $315,000.

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Gott calls for public pension reform, says Moylan 'supports rigged system'

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 20, 2016

Dan Gott, the Republican candidate in the District 55 state House race, is calling for reforms to create a sustainable public pension system that's no longer in the red, yet still honors existing pension obligations.

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Park Ridge Bike Task Force to set committee assignments

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 20, 2016

Park Ridge Bike Task Force will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

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Elgin Board of Fire & Police Commission to hold executive session to discuss police officer candidate

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 20, 2016

Elgin Board of Fire and Police Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission schedules special meeting

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2016

Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

Des Plaines City Council to hold budget hearing on Oct. 26

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 20, 2016

Des Plaines City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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Streamwood Board of Trustees to review resolution on 2016 property tax levy

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 20, 2016

Streamwood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

By North Cook News | Oct 20, 2016

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

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Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

By North Cook News | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois needs to get its fiscal house in order, undergo regulatory reform, overhaul its tax code and retool its education system to save the middle class, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Greg Baise said during a recent news conference at the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By North Cook News | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

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Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By North Cook News | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

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Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By North Cook News | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

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Highest paid teacher in Northfield Township HSD 225 raked in $142,167 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

The top 50 highest paid teachers in Northfield Township HSD 225 each earned more than $125,000.