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Tinley Park sues former planning director over failed development

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 10, 2017

The Village of Tinley Park filed a lawsuit on May 1 against former Planning Director Amy Connolly in the wake of a controversy stemming from Connolly's attempts to change zoning laws to allow for a low-income housing development.

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War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

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Illinoisans told to take consolidation into their own hands

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.

Orland Park chooses interim management

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

Orland Park has named Joe La Margo interim village manager and Karie Frilling interim assistant village manager, the village announced recently.

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Orland Park library trip to Chicago called overpriced, overbooked

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

The Orland Park Public Library Board plans to spend $6,700 for hotels rooms in a city that can be easily reached by train and a conference that offers questionable value, a citizens oversight group argued recently.

Tinley Park 'rush' to settle lawsuit comes under fire

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

A non-profit government accountability group is questioning the Village of Tinley Park's apparent rush to settle a lawsuit following the election loss of Mayor David Seaman and his coalition of village board candidates.

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Cook County leads nation in outmigration

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 12, 2017

Cook County saw 66,244 people leave for other locations in the United States between July 2015 and July 2016, according to a U.S. Census Bureau chart highlighted by Michael Lucci, vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute.

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Lynwood urged to reject home rule again

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 30, 2017

A nonpartisan taxpayer advocacy group is warning Lynwood residents that a vote for home rule on April 4 is tantamount to voting for a tax increase.