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News from March 2017

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President Trump holds listening session on Chicago violence

By Giovanni Whaley | Mar 31, 2017

After meeting at the White House on Tuesday to talk about gun violence, sanctuary cities, and “ambush style” attacks on law enforcement, Dean Angelo, president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, told local radio hosts President Donald Trump demonstrates a lot of support for police work.

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Matt and Sheila Buckley donates $250 to Friends for Marty Durkan

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2017

Matt and Sheila Buckley, (429 S. Lincoln Ave., Park Ridge), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends for Marty Durkan on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Michael Eisenhauer donates $1,000 to Citizens for Daniel J. McLaughlin

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2017

Michael Eisenhauer, (501 N. Clinton, Chicago), donated $1,000 to Orland Park's Citizens for Daniel J. McLaughlin on Nov. 1, 2016.

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Hillside Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reviews status of new police and fire department hires

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 31, 2017

Hillside Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reviews status of new police and fire department hires at a recent meeting.

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Chicago Committee on Economic, Capltal and Technology Development Committee votes on tax incentives

By Louie Torres | Mar 31, 2017

Chicago Committee on Economic, Capltal and Technology Development Committee votes on tax incentives at a recent meeting.

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Franklin Park 911 Emergency Telephone Board discusses back-up center

By Louie Torres | Mar 31, 2017

Franklin Park 911 Emergency Telephone Board discusses back-up center at a recent meeting.

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Public Building Commission of Chicago amends agreement with Architect of Record

By Louie Torres | Mar 31, 2017

Public Building Commission of Chicago amends agreement with Architect of Record at a recent meeting.

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Lincolnwood Committee of the Whole discusses lighting options for Touhy Ave. overpass

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 31, 2017

Lincolnwood Committee of the Whole discusses lighting options for Touhy Ave. overpass at a recent meeting.

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Fagus for 49 owes $6,450 in fines

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2017

The campaign committee Fagus for 49 owes a $5,000 fine imposed on June 8, 2015.

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Niles Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council discuss future projects at existing events

By Louie Torres | Mar 30, 2017

Niles Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council discuss future projects at existing events at a recent meeting.

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Schiller Park Board of Trustees reviews ordinance on gaming parlor license limits

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 30, 2017

Schiller Park Board of Trustees reviews ordinance on gaming parlor license limits at its recent meeting.

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Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals considers off-street parking variance

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 30, 2017

Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals considers off-street parking variance at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee receives workers' compensation update

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 30, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee receives workers' compensation update at a recent meeting.

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Stephanie Munger donates $250 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2017

Stephanie Munger, (638 W. Webster Ave., Chicago), donated $250 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Feb. 2, 2016.

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Samantha Powell donates $100 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2017

Samantha Powell, (165 N. Canal, Apt. 1031, Chicago), donated $100 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Hughes: Alderman's inflammatory posts will eventually catch up with him

By Karen Kidd | Mar 30, 2017

Democrat Chicago Alderman John Arena probably, for the short term, will get away with posting salty and inflammatory comments on his Facebook page but it won't last, the co-host of a Conservative Chicago-based radio talk show said during a recent broadcast.

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Liberty recants tweet critical of Gold Star widow

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2017

Swiftly rebuking the author of a tweet deemed as exceptionally offensive, the Chicago-based Liberty Advisor Group recently corrected its Twitter feed after a now-former staffer tweeted a statement perceived as wholly out of place.

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Windy City residents blow town as Southwest populations rise

By Robert Hadley | Mar 30, 2017

Cook County experienced a greater population loss than any other county in the United States between mid-2015 and mid-2016, according to statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau recently. More than 19,000 residents left the Chicago metro area in that time.

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Bebart named 39th Deputy Ward's Republican committeeman

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 30, 2017

Barry Bebart was recently appointed 39th Deputy Ward Republican committeeman for the Northwest Side GOP Club, reported club Chairman Matt Podgorski.

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Mishandling of energy project cost Chicago taxpayers millions, watchdog reports

By Karen Kidd | Mar 30, 2017

Chicago's former legislative inspector general turned government watchdog has called on the mayor and Infrastructure Trust to explain how officials permitted large portions of city-owned buildings to be liened to a private bank to finance an energy upgrade project.