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News from February 2017

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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

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Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

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Rauner provides budget address update

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

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Kennedy enters race for governor, but will he stand up to Madigan?

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 19, 2017

Illinois businessman and philanthropist Chris Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Illinois governor's seat.

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Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to offer landlord workshop

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 19, 2017

The city of Rolling Meadows recently announced the Northwest Suburban Multifamily Rental Property Workshop, offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

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Liberty Justice Center sues Chicago over 2016 home-sharing ordinance

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 19, 2017

The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Chicago on Nov. 15, alleging that the constitutional rights of Chicago homeowners and renters are violated by a newly adopted ordinance that places a ban on home sharing by homeowners and renters, and imposes an elevated tax to those who rent for vacation purposes.

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'Tribune' analysis: Workers' comp reforms could spark budget breakthrough

By Jeff Gantt | Feb 19, 2017

The 'Chicago Tribune' editorial board recently said workers’ compensation in Illinois is the key issue that could bring compromise in a divided state government.

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Analyst slams ruling that upholds Chicago's food-truck regulations

By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2017

A Cook County Circuit Court judge's recent decision to support Chicago's 200-foot rule restricting where food trucks can go is limiting choice in the city, a marketing manager for a think tank said during a recent radio talk show.

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Richard Delgiudice donates $1,000 to Citizens for Durkin

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 18, 2017

Richard Delgiudice, (1 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago), donated $1,000 to Burr Ridge's Citizens for Durkin on Nov. 7, 2016.

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Henry Pietrkowski donates $100 to Friends of Genita C. Robinson

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 18, 2017

Henry Pietrkowski, (2911 W. Sherwin, Chicago), donated $100 to Chicago's Friends of Genita C. Robinson on Jan. 26, 2016.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Chicago City Wire | Feb 17, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced today.

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Oswego Village Board reviews changes to special events ordinance

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

Oswego Village Board reviews changes to special events ordinance at a recent meeting.

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Peru Public Services Committee tables discussion on airport's taxiway extension phase 2 project

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

Peru Public Services Committee tables discussion on airport's taxiway extension phase 2 project at its recent meeting.

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Franklin Park Board of Trustees approves zoning of property along 25th Avenue as general industrial

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 17, 2017

Franklin Park Board of Trustees approves zoning of property along 25th Avenue as general industrial at a recent meeting.

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Rolling Meadows City Council considers amendment to Marketplace Planned Development

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

Rolling Meadows City Council considers amendment to Marketplace Planned Development at a recent meeting.

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Gregory Carlin donates $2,500 to Friends of Scott Drury

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 17, 2017

Gregory Carlin, (2325 N. Cleveland, Chicago), donated $2,500 to Highwood's Friends of Scott Drury on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Neil G. Bluhm donates $2,500 to Julie Morrison for State Senate

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 17, 2017

Neil G. Bluhm, (900 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1900, Chicago), donated $2,500 to Deerfield's Julie Morrison for State Senate on Nov. 2, 2016.

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CCC tweets opposition to 'opportunity tax' proposal

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 16, 2017

Illinois senators have put off a planned vote on the state’s nearly two-year budget stalemate until later this month at the earliest, but in the minds of concerned citizens opposed to the idea of any new taxes, the verdict on the so-called 'opportunity tax' has already been decided.

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Geneva Committee of the Whole reviews economic incentive development agreement with MyNosh, LLC

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 16, 2017

Geneva Committee of the Whole reviews economic incentive development agreement with MyNosh, LLC at its meeting earlier this week.

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Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals updates parking regulations for auto repair and tobacco shops

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 16, 2017

Franklin Park Zoning Board of Appeals updates parking regulations for auto repair and tobacco shops at a recent meeting.