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Pension reform is ultimately in the hands of voters, Rep. Morrison says

The state’s pension crisis has become so dire that Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) sees only one way the course can be reversed.

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 26 days ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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MOUNT PROSPECT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mount Prospect Golf Outing 2019 on Sept 26

By Press release submission | Sep 11, 2019

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Classic 18-Hole Golf Outing is a fun day filled with contests, raffle prizes, breakfast, lunch, "Taste of Mount Prospect" dinner, courtesy beverage cart, and more!

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Join us for NIU EIGERlab's 13th Annual FASTPITCH

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2019

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 6.Join us for NIU EIGERlab’s 13th Annual - FASTPITCH - October 9, 2019 Do you have a product or business idea?

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Davidson, Pargman partner on new accounting firm

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2019

Melissa Davidson, CPA, and Kelly J. Pargman, CPA, have announced the founding of their new accounting firm, Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC.

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Presence St. Francis in Evanston closing its obstetrics unit, hospital confirms

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 26, 2019

Presence St. Francis Hospital on Ridge Road in Evanston is closing its obstetrics unit, hospital spokesman Matt Wakely confirmed to North Cook News.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Provide Feedback on Age-Friendly Businesses

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2019

Evanston community members are encouraged to visit and provide feedback on 20 local businesses seeking recognition through the City’s Age-Friendly Business Initiative.

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Middle-class families will suffer under new tax plan and 'that's just wrong,' Rep. Morrison argues

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

House Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal would raise taxes on the very people it is meant to protect.

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2 North Suburbs nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Two nursing homes in North Suburbs received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Job Fair May 23 at the Levy Center

By Press release submission | May 7, 2019

The City of Evanston has partnered with the Youth Job Center, National Able Network, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and the Illinois Department of Human Services to host a job fair on Thursday, May 23, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

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Rosewood Care Center Inverness hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Rosewood Care Center Inverness, a 142-bed skilled care facility in Inverness, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

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Rosewood Care Center of Elgin hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Rosewood Care Center of Elgin, a 139-bed skilled care facility in Elgin, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

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Niles Nursing & Rehab Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Niles Nursing & Rehab Center, a 304-bed skilled care facility in Niles, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

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Landmark of Des Plaines Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Landmark of Des Plaines Rehab, a 231-bed skilled care facility in Des Plaines, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

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CITY OF EVANSTON: Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market Opens May 4

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2019

The Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market will kick off its 44th season on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

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ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Cornerstone Receives Excellence in Landscape Award

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2019

Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services Company, Inc. (CPHort) is proud to have received the Excellence in Landscape Silver Award in the category of Commercial Landscape Construction from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA).

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas releases more evidence that pension system is upside down

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

There are almost as many people in Cook County now receiving public pension funds as there are active government workers, according to calculations recently released by the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

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New bill strives to ensure workers' safety from sexual harassment

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2019

Democratic state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) is spearheading a drive to curb sexual harassment in the workplace with the proposed creation of the Private Sector Workplace Anti-Harassment Task Force.

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Analysis: Alexian Brothers Medical Center ranked among top U.S. hospitals

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 8, 2019

Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village was listed among the top facilities in the nation in a study of patient care by Healthgrades.com, a company that aims to help hospitals maintain customer loyalty and provide objective health information to patients.