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News from April 2017

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Canning faces campaign finance complaints

By Michael McGrady | Apr 26, 2017

High School District 228 Board of Education member Larry Canning faces two campaign finance complaints, including one by former political ally and fellow board member Mark Johnson.

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Canning outburst prompts altercation at school board meeting

By Michael McGrady | Apr 26, 2017

At the monthly Bremen High School District 228 Board of Education meeting, board member Larry Canning scuffled with audience members after shouting down his colleagues, ultimately resulting in the arrest of a man who Canning claimed assaulted him.

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New mayor sidelined as Orland Park makes moves

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 26, 2017

Keith Pekau got his dream job, but it looks like he will have to deal with some nightmares first.

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Integrity, issues cited as keys to Orland Park upset

By Karen Kidd | Apr 25, 2017

Keith Pekau said he knew what he needed to know and was willing to risk everything to set things right.

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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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State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.

New Orland Park mayor will start in by opting out

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Apr 18, 2017

Keith Pekau wants to be a mayor of ​his word, regardless of the personal cost.

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mayor candidate Riley Rogers returns $3,900 contribution from Michael Rose

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2017

The campaign committee of mayor candidate Riley Rogers, Riley's Friends, returned a $3,900 contribution from Michael Rose on April 17

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Park Forest (Cook County) home prices rise in the first quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in Park Forest in Cook County rose by $7,000 while total sales decreased by 16.4%.

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Robbins home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Robbins rose by $43,750 while total sales decreased by 25%.

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Calumet Park home prices rise in the first quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in Calumet Park rose by $23,000 while total sales decreased by 20%.

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East Hazel Crest home prices fall in the first quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in East Hazel Crest fell by $21,750 while total sales decreased by 71.4%.

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Harvey home prices fall in the first quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in Harvey fell by $2,500 while total sales decreased by 24.4%.

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Hazel Crest home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Hazel Crest rose by $6,250 while total sales decreased by 20.8%.

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Blue Island home prices rise in the first quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2017 in Blue Island rose by $20,250 while total sales increased by 19.1%.

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South Holland home prices rise in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in South Holland rose by $15,750 while total sales increased by 110%.

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Lansing home prices fall in March 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2017 in Lansing fell by $17,250 while total sales increased by 13.2%.