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News from January 2017

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Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

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Wirepoints founder expresses concern over Radogno's role in budget package

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 25, 2017

Many have spoken out against Illinois Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) due to recent decisions she’s made as Senate minority leader.

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Richard Thale donates $250 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2017

Richard Thale, (4727 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago), donated $250 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 16, 2016.

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John Long donates $50 to Friends of Dorothy Brown

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2017

John Long, (1655 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor), donated $50 to Chicago's Friends of Dorothy Brown on Jan. 19, 2016.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Jackson County Board hears report from insurance task force

By Louie Torres | Jan 24, 2017

Jackson County Board hears report from insurance task force at its meeting last week.

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Peru Committee of the Whole discusses the façade program

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Peru Committee of the Whole discusses the façade program at a recent meeting.

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Winnetka Village Council discusses ordinance prohibiting phosphorus-containing fertilizers

By Louie Torres | Jan 24, 2017

Winnetka Village Council discusses ordinance prohibiting phosphorus-containing fertilizers at its meeting last week.

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Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews economic incentive agreement with Lockport Square LLC

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 24, 2017

Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews economic incentive agreement with Lockport Square LLC at its meeting last week.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Pawar not a serious Democratic contender for governor, critic says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 22, 2017

The Chicago alderman little known outside of the Windy City who recently tweeted his run for governor will end up a footnote in the race given the other talent the Democratic Party can summon, a host of a talk show recently said.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Hector J. Rodriguez donates $1,500 to Friends of Edward M. Burke

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

Hector J. Rodriguez, (4031 S. Rockwell, Chicago), donated $1,500 to Chicago's Friends of Edward M. Burke on Nov. 8, 2016.

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Michael Kreloff donates $200 to Friends of Elgie Sims

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

Michael Kreloff, (1926 Waukegan Road, Glenview), donated $200 to Chicago's Friends of Elgie Sims on Jan. 15, 2016.

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Obama-pardoned terrorist led group founded at Chicago public high school

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 19, 2017

The Marxist terrorist group once run by Oscar Lopez Rivera -- pardoned Jan. 17 by President Barack Obama and released from federal prison -- got its start in a Chicago public high school, led by a Chicago public school teacher.

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Little League International institutes new eligibility requirements for 2017 season

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 18, 2017

Mandatory criminal background checks for all volunteer coaches are among the new, stricter rules being imposed by Little League International as part of an overall effort to prevent the kind of scandal that led to Chicago-based Jackie Robinson West (JRW) being stripped of its national title.

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Editorial: It's time to pull the plug on CSU

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 18, 2017

“Chicago State is not closing; it’s thriving,” insists Interim President Cecil Lucy.

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Chicago Plan Commission to consider several planned development requests

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2017

Chicago Plan Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Geneva Historic Preservation Commission reviews exterior addition for 15 South River Lane

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

Geneva Historic Preservation Commission reviews exterior addition for 15 South River Lane at its meeting last night.