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News from January 2017

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Arlington Heights Housing Commission provides transitional housing update

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The village of Arlington Heights Housing Commission met Jan. 3 to provide an update on the transitional housing program.

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Northbrook Public Works Committee reviews traffic study

By Louie Torres | Jan 21, 2017

The village of Northbrook Public Works Committee met Jan. 17 to discuss a traffic study.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By North Cook News | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By North Cook News | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By North Cook News | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Yishaya and Sarah Benjaminson Purchase 1823 Henley St., Glenview

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 20, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Yishaya and Sarah Benjaminson purchased a home at 1823 Henley St., Glenview from Guy Labrosse Jr. for $305,000.

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Terrorist freed by Obama once marauded across Chicago’s North Shore

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

For Marxist terrorist Oscar Lopez-Rivera, “chief bombmaker” and “kingpin” of the Chicago-based cell of Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN), the road to justice started on a spring Friday afternoon in Glenview, Illinois.

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Vasant Patel Purchases 1810 Portsmouth Lane, Schaumburg

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Vasant Patel purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1810 Portsmouth Lane, Schaumburg from Scott and Cheryl Nordlander for $201,500.

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Morrison: Right-to-work laws would make Illinois more economically competitive

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 18, 2017

One by one, Illinois’ neighbors are leaning in favor of right-to-work laws -- but does such legislation have a chance in Illinois?

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Paula A. Tolan Purchases 365 Graceland Ave. 402A, Des Plaines

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Paula A. Tolan purchased a home at 365 Graceland Ave. 402A, Des Plaines from James B. Smith for $222,000.

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John and Cathy McDonaugh donates $200 to Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

John and Cathy McDonaugh, (6718 N. Lightfoot, Chicago), donated $200 to Park Ridge's Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Rene Summerville donates $220 to Elgin Township Democrats

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

Rene Summerville donated $220 to Elgin's Elgin Township Democrats on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Melissa and Brett D. Polivka Purchase 617 Hunter Road, Wilmette

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

On June 20, 2016, Melissa and Brett D. Polivka purchased a five bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 617 Hunter Road, Wilmette from James Patrick and Janet M. McCann for $1,157,500.

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Glencoe Community Grants Committee reviews 2018 grant requests

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 16, 2017

Glencoe Community Grants Committee reviews 2018 grant requests at its meeting last week.

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Oak Lawn Business Development Commission hears update on restaurant promotion program

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 16, 2017

Oak Lawn Business Development Commission hears update on restaurant promotion program at its meeting last week.

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Northbrook Board of Trustees considers zoning request for freestanding signs at Dunbrook Center

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 16, 2017

Northbrook Board of Trustees considers zoning request for freestanding signs at Dunbrook Center at last week's meeting.

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Park Ridge Committee of the Whole approves bid for sewer lining project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

Park Ridge Committee of the Whole approves bid for sewer lining project at its recent meeting.

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Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees discusses Per Capital Grant requirements

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 16, 2017

Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees discusses Per Capital Grant requirements at its recent meeting.

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North Cook representatives targeted for support of Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 16, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party recently released a series of robocalls targeting North Cook representatives.

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Des Plaines lobbyist takes Moylan to Bulls game

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 16, 2017

City of Des Plaines' lobbyist Al Ronan took state Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) to a Chicago Bulls game on Jan. 7, according to a filing made by Ronan with the Illinois Secretary of State.