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News from September 2016

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Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

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Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.

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Attorney says 'ghost pensioners' drain state coffers, calls for reforms

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

Illinois taxpayers cannot afford "ghost pensioners" a Chicago attorney said.

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State GOP lashes out at Dems for silence as 'machine' blocks fair-maps measure

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

This week, Illinois Republican Party spokesman Steven Yaffe blasted Democrats in the Assembly for their failure to stand up for the Independent Map Amendment ballot measure.

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Illinois' unemployment decreasing, but downstate areas still seeing job losses

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

Recent data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, backed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, revealed that a dozen of the state's major metropolitan zones saw over-the-year decreases in July unemployment.

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Illinois newspapers lash out against entrenched Springfield establishment

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

This summer has been long and hard for Illinois residents and lawmakers amid a budget impasse and calls for redistricting and term-limits reform.

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Indiana officials beckon Chicago commuters

By Will County Gazette | Sep 16, 2016

Indiana officials are working hard to get Chicago workers 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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Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By Will County Gazette | Sep 15, 2016

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

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Aurora Committee of the Whole places several items on the council's consent agenda

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 15, 2016

Aurora Committee of the Whole places several items on the council's consent agenda during its recent meeting.

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Aurora Government Operations Committee recommends several traffic and parking studies

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 15, 2016

Aurora Government Operations Committee recommends several traffic and parking studies during its recent meeting.

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Crest Hill City Council waives permit fee for annual circus on Sept. 16

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 15, 2016

Crest Hill City Council waives permit fee for annual circus on Sept. 16.

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Joliet Economic Development Committee to discuss Medical District TIF

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 15, 2016

Joliet Economic Development Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.

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Lemont Board of Trustees discusses hiring of deputy village administrator

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 14, 2016

Lemont Board of Trustees discusses hiring of deputy village administrator during its meeting earlier this week.

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Braidwood City Council reviews building code amendments

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 14, 2016

Braidwood City Council reviews building code amendments at yesterday's meeting.

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Crest Hill Plan Commission continues discussion on Jarper Properties PUD

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 14, 2016

Crest Hill Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.

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New Lenox Public Library District Board discusses alcohol policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 13, 2016

New Lenox Public Library District Board discusses alcohol policy at Monday's meeting.

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Aurora Planning and Development Committee considers special use permit ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 13, 2016

Aurora Planning and Development Committee considers special use permit ordinance at its recent meeting.

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Orland Park Plan Commission to review Midwest Animal Hospital addition

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 13, 2016

Orland Park Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.

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Lemont Art & Culture Commission plans activities for Illinois Art Month in October

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 13, 2016

Lemont Art & Culture Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.

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Cardinals get past Eagles, prepare for Warriors

By Brent Zell | Sep 12, 2016

North Central College held off Robert Morris University-Chicago for its 35-21 season-opening win Saturday, Sept. 3, in Arlington Heights.