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News from April 2017

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Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

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No dyeing wish: Group says it's OK to color Chicago River

By Pam Wright | Apr 10, 2017

A Chicago environmentalist group denies that it is calling for the end of the 55-year tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day.

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Illinois schools given a failing grade in administrative costs

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 9, 2017

Illinois' 850 school districts spent more than $1 billion in 2014 on administrative costs alone, well above the amount spent by any other state, a Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) report said recently.

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Five Midwestern journalists vie for investigative awards

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 9, 2017

Five Midwestern journalists who investigated police work, jail deaths and the treatment of the disabled were named as finalists for the 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recently.

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Audit finds faults throughout Chicago's affordable housing program

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 9, 2017

Chicago has failed to develop a strategy regarding affordable housing development, required no land for such housing in ideal areas in the last decade, and can't explain what happened to $4.5 million earmarked for construction of affordable housing units, an audit revealed recently.

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Michael J. Marks donates $1,000 to Committee to Elect Maria Pappas

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2017

Michael J. Marks, (2231 N. Clybourn, Chicago), donated $1,000 to Chicago's Committee to Elect Maria Pappas on Nov. 21, 2016.

Jack Hartman donates $500 to Friends of Cabonargi

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2017

Jack Hartman, (120 S. LaSalle St., Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Friends of Cabonargi on Jan. 12, 2016.

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Chicago Transit Authority Board votes on purchase of property for Red and Purple Modernization Project

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 7, 2017

Chicago Transit Authority Board votes on purchase of property for Red and Purple Modernization Project at its meeting this week.

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reviews various software contracts

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 7, 2017

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reviews various software contracts at its meeting yesterday.

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City of Chicago Committee on Housing and Real Estate reviews ordinances approving sale of city-owned properties

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 7, 2017

City of Chicago Committee on Housing and Real Estate reviews ordinances approving sale of city-owned properties at its meeting this week.

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Chicago City Council to consider intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for additional police services

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 7, 2017

Chicago City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10.

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David Vitale donates $500 to Friends of Genita C. Robinson

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

David Vitale, (4925 S. Woodlawn, Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Friends of Genita C. Robinson on Jan. 12, 2016.

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Pat and Stanley Garber donates $200 to Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Pat and Stanley Garber, (6544 N. Minnetonka, Chicago), donated $200 to Park Ridge's Citizens to Elect Cenar Judge on Jan. 7, 2016.

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AFSCME leader presents inconsistent numbers from strike vote

By Mia Sims | Apr 7, 2017

A strike authorization vote by AFSCME members resulted in only 49 percent voting to authorize a strike, not the 81 percent of members that Executive Director Roberta Lynch announced at a press conference Feb. 23.

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How did Lisa Madigan spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Democratic Lisa Madigan's election campaign committee, Citizens for Lisa Madigan, spent $73,289 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Greater Grand Crossing home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Greater Grand Crossing, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $2,250 while total sales increased by 10%.

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Burnside home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Burnside, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $29,000 while total sales increased by 4.5%.

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Belmont/Cragin home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Belmont/Cragin, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $39,000 while total sales decreased by 11.8%.

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Lawndale home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Lawndale, a Chicago neighborhood, rose by $20,000 while total sales increased by 29%.

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How did Luis Arroyo spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Democratic Luis Arroyo's election campaign committee, Friends of Luis Arroyo, spent $10,760 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).