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News from October 2016

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Attorney Arthur Kane helped design state's workers' comp system

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 14, 2016

Illinois attorney Arthur Kane has passed away, at age 98. The well-known lawyer, advocate, businessperson, philanthropist and mentor died on Oct. 1 

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

By Karen Kidd | Oct 14, 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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Chicago alderman candidate Jesus G Garcia returns $250 contribution from Juan Ochoa

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

The campaign committee of Chicago alderman candidate Jesus G Garcia, Friends of Chuy Garcia, returned a $250 contribution from Juan Ochoa on Oct. 14

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Oscar Mayer Magnet School Council elect members

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

The Oscar Mayer Magnet School Council met July 11 to elect new members.

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Noble Network of Charter Schools board review finance report

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

The Noble Network of Charter Schools Board of Directors met July 6 to review the finance report.

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Alcott School Council review goals, priorities

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

The Alcott School Council met July 20 to review school's goals and priorities.

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Illinois agrees to temporarily care for young Hurricane Matthew victims

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2016

Hurricane Matthew yielded more than just storm damage, as Illinois recently agreed to accept a group of needy children who took flight from Florida conditions, with approximately 75 unaccompanied minors headed to the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Board holds meeting

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Board holds meeting earlier this month.

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Oscar Mayer Magnet School Safety Committee reviews playground, field and recess safety

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

Oscar Mayer Magnet School Safety Committee reviews playground, field and recess safety at a recent meeting.

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Loyola University Senate to discuss hiring process for deans

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

Loyola University Senate will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14.

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member candidate Deborah Sims returns $750 contribution from Victory Apostolic Church

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2016

The campaign committee of member candidate Deborah Sims, Citizens for Deborah Sims, returned a $750 contribution from Victory Apostolic Church on Oct. 11

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Highest-paid teacher in City of Chicago SD 299 raked in $116,603 in the 2014-2015 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in City of Chicago SD 299 each earned more than $84,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in La Grange SD 102 raked in $147,755.10 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in La Grange SD 102 each earned more than $82,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Triopia CUSD 27 raked in $70,708.33 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

The top 10 highest-paid teachers in Triopia CUSD 27 each earned more than $56,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Winnetka SD 36 raked in $153,746.85 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Winnetka SD 36 each earned more than $101,000.

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Chicago committee proposed ordinance for economic growth

By Louie Torres | Oct 8, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on the Budget and Government Operations met Tuesday to propose ordinance concerning the establishment of a pilot program to increase economic growth in certain retail conidor zones.

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Chicago proposes police accountability, oversight ordinances

By Louie Torres | Oct 7, 2016

The city of Chicago Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to propose ordinances involving police accountability and oversight.

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Chicago committee appoints, reappoints board members

By Louie Torres | Oct 7, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics met Wednesday to appoint and reappoint board members.

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Ogden International School of Chicago review math curriculum

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 7, 2016

The Ogden International School of Chicago Local School Council met Nov. 16 for update on the East Campus math curriculum. 

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State's pension-debt crisis lingers as solutions seem to remain elusive

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 7, 2016

Illinois' public pension crisis has been bumped out of the headlines by the Nov. 8 presidential election and other attention-grabbers, but the crisis hasn't gone away, the vice president of a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.