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News from January 2017

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By South Cook News | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By South Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By South Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By South Cook News | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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Richton Park trustees amend 2017 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Richton Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 9 to amend the 2017 budget.

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Homewood Board of Trustees amends liquor license ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Homewood Board of Trustees met Jan. 10 to amend the liquor license ordinance.

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Posen Board of Trustees approve warrants

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Posen Village President and Board of Trustees met Dec. 13 to approve warrants.

Glenwood Board of Trustees approves bill payments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Glenwood Board of Trustees met Jan. 17 to approve bill payments.

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Sauk Village trustees adopts procedures

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Sauk Village Board of Trustees Municipal Officers Electoral Board met Jan. 3 to adopt procedures.

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Glenwood Board of Trustees reappoints board members

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Glenwood Board of Trustees met Dec. 20 to reappoint board members.

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Posen Board of Trustees views funding report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Posen Village President and Board of Trustees met Dec. 27 to view the funding report.

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Burnham trustees approve fire department equipment quote

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Burnham Board of Trustees met Jan. 10 to approve a fire department equipment quote.

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Bedford Park Board approves payments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Bedford Park Board met Jan. 12 to approve payments.

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Palos Hills City Council views special committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Palos Hills City Council met Jan. 5 to view special committee reports.

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Orland Park technology committee upgrades iPads

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Orland Park Technology, Innovation and Performance Improvement Committee met Jan. 3 to upgrade iPads.

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Chicago Heights City Council approves worker's compensation settlement

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 29, 2017

The Chicago Heights City Council met Jan 3 to approve a worker's compensation settlement.

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Preckwinkle tenure brings mixed results

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) reviewed the mixed results of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's record since her election in 2010.

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Orland Park Finance Committee adjusts budget

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 28, 2017

The village of Orland Park Finance Committee met Dec. 5 to make budget adjustments.

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Orland Park public works amends waste management contract

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 28, 2017

The village of Orland Park Public Works and Engineering Committee met Dec. 5 to amend the waste management contract.

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Lemont arts commission reviews finance report

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 28, 2017

The village of Lemont Art & Culture Commission met Jan. 10 to review the finance report.