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News from February 2017

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Geneva Plan Commission approves Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center site improvements

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 10, 2017

Geneva Plan Commission approves Peck Farm Park Interpretive Center site improvements at a recent meeting.

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Galesburg Youth Commission discusses Youth Extra Effort Award

By Louie Torres | Feb 10, 2017

Galesburg Youth Commission discusses Youth Extra Effort Award at is meeting this week.

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'Overworked' Metra CEO gets raise for Christmas; riders to get fare hike

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 10, 2017

An “overworked and undercompensated” Metra executive is scheduled for a $28,500 raise after the system’s board recently approved the adjustment, retroactive to Oct. 1, further boosting his already-six-figure salary following a substantial fare hike for passengers.

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Think tank CEO calls for budget solution without tax increases

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2017

John Tillman thinks it’s time the people of Illinois demand better treatment and stand up to fight for what they deserve.

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Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

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Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered two, three, even four times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 9, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

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John & Joanne McDonald donates $500 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2017

John & Joanne McDonald, (195 N Harbor Drive, Chicago), donated $500 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 22, 2016.

Odell Hicks, Jr donates $1,500 to Friends of Edward M. Burke

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2017

Odell Hicks, Jr, (6711 S. Bennett, Chicago), donated $1,500 to Chicago's Friends of Edward M. Burke on Nov. 9, 2016.

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Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Permit Review Committee hold consecutive meetings

By Louie Torres | Feb 8, 2017

Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Permit Review Committee recently held consecutive meetings.

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Winnetka Design Review Board continues review of window graphics for yoga studio

By Louie Torres | Feb 8, 2017

Winnetka Design Review Board continues review of window graphics for yoga studio at its recent meeting.

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Lockport Committee of the Whole tables discussion on addition to high school

By Louie Torres | Feb 8, 2017

Lockport Committee of the Whole tables discussion on addition to high school at a recent meeting.

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Geneva Committee of the Whole discusses FY 2017-18 budget

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 8, 2017

Geneva Committee of the Whole discusses FY 2017-18 budget at a recent meeting.

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Kathleen Zellner donates $5,400 to Friends for Foxx

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2017

Kathleen Zellner, (1901 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove), donated $5,400 to Chicago's Friends for Foxx on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Tony Vestino donates $750 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2017

Tony Vestino, (401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago), donated $750 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 19, 2016.

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Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews concept plan for industrial/business development

By Louie Torres | Feb 7, 2017

Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews concept plan for industrial/business development at its meeting last week.

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Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board discusses SIU Clinical Center FY17 contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 7, 2017

Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board discusses SIU Clinical Center FY17 contract at its recent meeting.

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Peru City Council authorizes purchase of two squad cars for police department

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 7, 2017

Peru City Council authorizes purchase of two squad cars for police department at a recent meeting.

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Winnetka Village Council, residents discuss planned development along Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue

By Louie Torres | Feb 7, 2017

Winnetka Village Council, residents discuss planned development along Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue at a recent meeting.

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River North home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in River North, a Chicago neighborhood, fell by $91,750 while total sales decreased by 4%.