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News from January 2017

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Lanetta Haynes Turner donates $250 to Friends of Genita C. Robinson

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Lanetta Haynes Turner, (11441 S. Hermosa, Chicago), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends of Genita C. Robinson on Jan. 26, 2016.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

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Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

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Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Crystal Lake City Council moves consideration of Copley Annexation Agreement to Jan. 17 meeting

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 12, 2017

Crystal Lake City Council moved consideration of Copley Annexation Agreement to Jan. 17 at is recent meeting.

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Skokie Plan Commission votes on special use permit for auto repair facility

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 12, 2017

Skokie Plan Commission votes on special use permit for auto repair facility at a recent meeting.

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Joliet City Council takes action on ordinance re-approving the preliminary PUD of Hiller Farm subdivision

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 12, 2017

Joliet City Council takes action on ordinance re-approving the preliminary PUD of Hiller Farm subdivision at its recent meeting.

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Niles Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals considers special use request for medical clinic

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

Niles Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Peru Recreation Board discusses 2017 fireworks display

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

Peru Recreation Board discusses 2017 fireworks display at its meeting earlier this week.

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judge (Cook County Subcircuit) candidate Anthony E Simpkins returns $200 contribution from 8th Ward Regular Democratic Organization

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 12, 2017

The campaign committee of judge (Cook County Subcircuit) candidate Anthony E Simpkins, Committee to Elect Anthony E Simpkins, returned a $200 contribution from 8th Ward Regular Democratic Organization on Jan. 12

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2017 outdoor shows in and around Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2017

This time of year, the Chicagoland area turns into Paradise Island for true outdoorsmen.

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Editorial: A less than fond farewell to Monique Davis

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 9, 2017

When is double-dipping not double-dipping? When the person double-dipping is a machine Democrat.

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Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 9, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

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Tribune: Illinois residents aren't frogs, won't remain in Madigan's boiling pot

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 9, 2017

Invoking an old wives’ tale referring to ambivalent, “average" amphibians, the Chicago Tribune recently created an analogy between disinterested Illinois taxpayers and a hypothetical pot of frog stew to illustrate the state’s simmering fiscal status.

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Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 9, 2017

A U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

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Williams donates $125 to State Farm Agents & Associates Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2017

State Farm Agents & Associates Pac has received $97,826 in contributions in 2016 from 149 donors.

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Blumberg donates $200 to Committee to Elect Lisa A. Copland

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2017

Committee to Elect Lisa A. Copland has received $2,250 in contributions in 2016 from six donors.