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Executive's move to Indiana reflects problem for Illinois

By Karen Kidd | Aug 31, 2016

An executive who has lived in Illinois almost all of his life says he is being driven out by economy and politics.

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Indiana officials beckon Chicago commuters

By Karen Kidd | Aug 27, 2016

Indiana officials are working hard to get you to consider that move to the so-called "affordable shore," an effort that's the topic of a news feature published recently in the Chicago Tribune.

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GOP says Madigan to blame for keeping Independent Map Amendment off November ballot

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 26, 2016

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the Independent Map Amendment should be kept off the November ballot.

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Tax Increment Financing plan under review

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 25, 2016

The city of Chicago Community Development Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday to prepare a feasibility study for the proposed Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project Tax Increment Financing.

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Chicago zoning landmark commission considers law office's variance request

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 22, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Zoning Landmarks and Building Standards will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday to consider a variance request from the law office of Samuel Banks.

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Rauner: Mapping ballot measure may suffer term limits' fate in high court

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

No one knows which way the state's Supreme Court will rule on the pending Independent Map Amendment ballot measure, but the litigation could face the same fate as previous rulings about term limits, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told reporters.

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No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 20, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

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Agencies offer safety workshops in anhydrous ammonia use

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Reminding agricultural stakeholders that “no question should go unasked when it comes to ammonia compliance and safety,” two state agencies plan anhydrous ammonia safety classes in September for individuals desiring certification as a competent attendant.

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Illinois Veterans’ Home names new administrator

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

The Illinois Veterans’ Home on Tuesday appointed Troy Culbertson as its new administrator.

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Chicago recognizes outstanding emergency services dispatch trainer

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Coming from a civic-minded family, police dispatch specialist Michael Tracy found himself recognized recently during an industry conference in Orlando, Florida for his outstanding performance as 2016 Chicago Dispatch Trainer of the Year.

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Chicago Police Board receives superintendent's report

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

The Chicago Police Board met Thursday to receive the superintendent's report.

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Chicago’s 18th annual music fest to feature worldwide artists

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Over 60 musicians from 25 nations will bring free tunes to the city during the 18th Annual World Music Festival Chicago to be held Sept. 9-25.

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Chicago’s outreach event offers contract opportunities to vendors

By JoAnna Brown | Aug 14, 2016

“Doing Business with the City of Chicago,” a networking event hosted by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the Department of Procurement Services, Chicago Police Department, and Chicago Fire Department, aims to inform vendors about services they may be able to offer to different city departments.

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Review of Children's Justice Task Force report scheduled

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 13, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday to review the Children’s Justice Task Force administrator's report.

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Illinois Department on Aging plans State Fair Senior Day

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 13, 2016

Senior citizens, their families and friends are invited to take part in indoor activities slated for Senior Day on Monday at Springfield's Illinois State Fair, sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging.

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City's and state's environmental compliance to be reviewed

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 13, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Education and Child Development will meet at noon  Aug. 31 to review city and state compliance with environmental law.

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Cook County's UASI 15 requests reprogramming

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

The Chicago/Cook County Urban Area Working Group met Wednesday to re-visit the Cook County UASI 15 reprogramming request.

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Chicago City Council to receive committee reports

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 6, 2016

The Chicago City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 to receive reports from standing committees.

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State Fair Advisory Board undergoes ethics training

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 6, 2016

The Illinois State Fair Advisory Board met June 27 to undergo open meetings act and ethics training.

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City Hall offers free social media meetings for small businesses

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 6, 2016

Entrepreneurs can untangle the mysteries of hashtags and the nuances of blogging in a series of five free sessions at City Hall via Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s (BACP) Small Business Center.