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30 May Monday |
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Memorial Day Ceremony - FB,
Mike Kwasman![]() |
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Foster eyes new district for Aurora![]() ![]() |
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DuPage forest district joins fight against invasive species![]() |
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DuPage Housing Authority gave ex-board member two preferential deals![]() |
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Senate Republicans block $6B in Illinois borrowing![]() |
House fails
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New congressional map plan sent to full Ill. House![]() |
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House committee OKs congressional map![]() |
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Act Now: Tell Congress to Stand Up for Consumers, Not Wall Street Bankers
- AFL-CIO "Unable to kill the law, the financial industry special interests are spending millions to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which the reform law created, from having any real power. They are trying to take away its funding and delay its start. Most of all they want to prevent Obama from appointing a strong director like Elizabeth Warren." |
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Abortion saved my life - Salon![]() |
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Mysterious fund allows Congress to spend freely, despite earmark ban
- CNN "And the $19 million for "Navy ship preliminary design and feasibility studies"? Rep. Steve Palazzo, R-Mississippi, asked for that. His district's largest employer is Ingalls Shipbuilding -- a major producer of surface combat ships for the Navy... "These amendments may very likely duck the House's specific definition of what constitutes an earmark, but that doesn't mean they aren't pork," says Leslie Paige of Citizens Against Government Waste..." |
GOP Tax Lies about Maryland and Oregon![]() |
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28&29 May WeekEnd |
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5 things to know: Civil unions in Illinois![]() |
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Who will speak for Naperville?![]() [This map is like the one that landed Tom Delay convicted... and for the same reason. How sad. - Bob] |
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Workers'
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Congressional lines drawn to edge out GOP![]() ![]() |
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Quinn opposes slots at fairgrounds![]() |
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Civil unions
law draws protests downtown - Chicago Breaking News "“There’s a battle between gay rights and religious freedom,” said Peter LaBarbera, president of the group Americans for Truth, as he coached people on how to correctly complete the signature sheets on which opponents hope to collect the required 300,000 signatures. “We want to give Illinois votes the same opportunity other states have had.”" |
27 May Friday |
Why are local media outlets not mentioning that Senator Kirk has now joined Representatives Rockam and Hultgren in voting to "end Social Security as we know it." - Bob |
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Read Under the Trees...e Trees...![]() |
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West Chicago's "Touch a Truck"![]() |
Whatever Strikes My Mood - Opening Reception
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Counties could get more financial oversight![]() |
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DuPage website set to go live
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Fees OK'd for civil unions in DuPage![]() |
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Local business park gets a new name![]() |
Pool drain recall: faulty pool drains need replacement "In announcing the recall of 1 million pool and spa drain covers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission declared that public pools with the faulty equipment should remain shut until the problem is fixed. The federal agency said it was deploying recall inspectors who have the authority to shut down pools." |
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Major public pension changes moving in Springfield![]() |
Congressional map would hurt suburban GOP![]() ![]() |
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House panel OKs
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Legislature turns down ban on trans fats "The Illinois Senate voted 40-13 against a bill that would have banned the artery-clogging food additives from many food products sold in the state. The bill had been changed to exempt businesses with fewer than 50 employees and with less than $4 million in sales from the ban. But it wasn't enough for lawmakers who thought the state was treading where it shouldn't be." |
TRS blasts House plan to raise employee pension contributions "While the House projects the initial contribution rates for teachers and university employees will double and those of state employees will go up by 50 percent, the new rates will not be permanent because the state will adjust them every three years. “The numbers can only go up. They can’t go down,” said Dick Ingram, executive director of the Teachers’ Retirement System. “How far and how fast will be determined by how many people elect to leave” the first tier of benefits and go to a second, lesser tier or a defined contribution plan similar to a 401(k)." |
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50 percent of Americans would be in financial trouble if $2,000 of expenses came
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Catholic Charities of Rockford ends foster care, adoption
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In Which I Swallow Hard and Defend Mitt Romney - Mother Jones "Still, his op-ed really isn't all that far off from what eventually happened. As for the two gotcha quotes currently being distributed around the intertubes, "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt" was the headline the Times put on Romney's op-ed, not something he wrote himself. His piece makes it clear that he favors a managed bankruptcy, which is what eventually happened." |
High court backs Arizona immigration law that punishes businesses -
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25 May Wednesday |
Happy
Towel Day "There's a frood who really knows where his towel is." |
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Around and About in West Chicago - 25 May 2011
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Market Day![]() |
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Winfield Twp. man gets his Bronze Star |
Government prime user of public access law "Senate Bill 2203 would double the amount of time governments have to fulfill a public-records request from five days to 10 days. It would reinstate fees that government bodies charge for copies of documents. And it would let local governments discriminate against citizens who make multiple requests over set periods of time." |
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Salad suspected in salmonella outbreak![]() |
ComEd rate hike to cost customers about $37.80 more a year "The Citizens Utility Board said Tuesday it will petition the ICC to rehear the case, claiming that ComEd owes customers a $40 million rate cut. The ICC also rejected ComEd’s additional request for a surcharge to fund an urban reinvestment program, a low-income energy assistance program and a test of electric vehicles’ impact on the electric grid." |
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DuPage County fair faces financial shortfall![]() |
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Legislation could give boost to farmers markets![]() |
COD moves forward with de-annexation from Glen Ellyn![]() |
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West Chicago's New Police Chief Brings Forward-Thinking Leadership to Department![]() |
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With no labeling, few realize they are eating genetically modified foods ""No one would guess that there are genetically engineered foods right here in Whole Foods," said Alexis Baden-Mayer, political director of the Organic Consumers Association, which organized the protest. The activists dramatically trashed a battery of well-known health food brands outside the store, including Tofutti, Kashi and Boca Burgers." |
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Energy bill revives push for Tenaska plant in Illinois House![]() |
Democrats seek GOP vote for scaled-down borrowing plan![]() |
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New Jersey High Court Rejects Christie Education Cuts - AFL-CIO![]() |
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Oregon Senate votes to end faith healing defense for medical care -
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Republican presidential candidate Pawlenty bends his truth-telling -
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23 May
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West Chicago Community Memorial Day ceremony![]() |
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New Police Chief![]() |
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West Chicago’s Blooming Fest growing new fans![]() |
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At redistricting hearing, Democrats defend new map as fair, and Republicans seek
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West Chicago Family Business Celebrates Century Of Service "Celebrations will include a special Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce open house and reception from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at West Chicago Printing, 131 Fremont St., West Chicago. Photos and memorabilia of the company’s 100 years will be on display throughout the evening. Refreshments will be served." |
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West Chicago Blooming Fest
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$7 million
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WHAT’S NEW Robert L. Park Friday, 20 May 2011
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The Christian case for family planning aid -
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Report: Intelligence Unit Told Before 9/11 to Stop Tracking Bin Laden
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AP-GfK Poll: Medicare doesn't have to be cut - AP![]() |
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21&22 May WeekEnd |
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Representative Mike Fortner's 5th Annual Golf Outing - FB, Mike Fortner |
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Sister Cities' 2nd Annual Mayfest Fundraising Dinner![]() |
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News Bites
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New
boundaries for IL House District 55 Representative Ramey has posted a very good map of the 55th District under the new proposed redistricting. West Chicago, north of Hawthorne Lane remains in a district dominated by Carol Streame, Bartlett, St.Charles, and South Elgin. |
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Remap makes for tough road ahead for some suburban lawmakers![]() ![]() |
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Tri-Cities would get new representation in Dem map![]() |
Illinois
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Quinn remarks show difficulty of Chicago casino deal![]() |
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Senate approves keeping FOID card names secret "Holders of Firearm Owner’s Identification cards need only Gov. Pat Quinn's signature before their names are safe from public-records requests. The Illinois Senate Friday approved a measure to exempt those records from the state’s Freedom of Information Act. The bill, House Bill 3500, passed 42-1 with two senators voting “present.” The same measure passed the House April 8, so it now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk." |
Illinois business tax breaks climb
"According to state records, Illinois’ government agreed last year to give $272.7 million in tax breaks and other incentives to 67 companies that had invitations from other states to move jobs elsewhere. That’s more than quadruple what Illinois promised the 44 companies that received incentives packages in 2006 ... With promises of $230 million already made this year — including an unprecedented $100 million package for Motorola Mobility and another being negotiated with Sears Holding Corp. — 2011’s tally will almost certainly surpass 2010’s." |
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AFL-CIO Prez Warns Dems: Don’t Take Labor’s Love For Granted -
TPM "Trumka's main message to politicians, after a year in which labor has battled broad-based attacks in state legislatures across the country, was a simple one: you're either with us or you're against us. "It doesn't matter if candidates and parties are controlling the wrecking ball or simply standing aside--the outcome is the same either way," he said..." |
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Kentucky Grants Creationist Theme Park $43M In Tax Incentives - TPM "Americans United for Citizens of Separation of Church and State condemns the project, saying job creation is "not a good enough reason for the state to promote a religious enterprise." ... "We treated this application like any other," he told TPM Friday. "We can not discriminate against this project based on any religious criteria."" |
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Company Tax-Paying Rankings- PauUpNow.com![]() [Be sure to check out the entire list ... Corporate Tax Avoidance Rankings. - Bob] |
20 May Friday |
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Celebrating Success - Letters About Literature Competition
"Alyssa Lenning, a student from Mr. Johnson’s Language Arts class at West Chicago Middle School, was recently selected as the Illinois Level 1 Finalist for Letters About Literature contest - a statewide reading and writing competition." |
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Sports Physicals At West Chicago HS "All Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors for next school year, please take advantage of this ONE time opportunity to receive a Sports’ Physical from WEGO and Dr. Matthew Gimre from OAD associates and Dr. Joshua Blomgren from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush." |
Spring Plant Sale! "The selection includes Marigolds, Petunias and Zinnias which are available in 4-packs ($1.00 each); hanging baskets ($10.00 each); or in 16-14 plant flats ($8.00 each)." |
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Bronze Star winner from Winfield Twp. will get hero's welcome![]() |
DuPage Water Commission has its treasurer, again![]() |
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West Chicago Blooming Fest’s more than a plant sale "Perennial favorites include hostas, ostrich ferns and rose bushes. More unusual are the Pagoda dogwood trees from a garden club member’s 10-acre property along the Prairie Path. And there will be a greater selection of peonies this year. “We went with what people asked for last year,” Fessler said." |
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COD Receives 'Click It or Ticket' Grant![]() |
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Gary Elementary School - "Flowers for our Neighbors" - Photo Gallery![]() |
West Chicago Middle School Student Finalist in Writing Competition![]() |
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Kane getting charged up about electric cars "Owners of electric and hybrid cars can charge them in their homes. The public charging stations would offer convenience for those farther from home, at a higher level of power so that a charge would take about two to three hours. A home charge could take up to six to eight hours. Car Charging, based in Florida, has installed charging sites across the United States. The company installs, maintains and services charging locations, and reimburses governments based on the charges to the customer from operating the charging equipment." |
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Quinn dumps longtime friend from college aid post "Out as chairman of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission is Don McNeil, a longtime friend and campaign contributor who roomed with Quinn back when they went to Georgetown University. The move came the same day a state lawmaker announced he is introducing a measure to put control of College Illinois, the prepaid tuition program, in the hands of the state comptroller's office." |
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Bill requiring more effort to locate pet owners goes to Quinn![]() ![]() |
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'Job killers' that aren't - LA Times "The chamber's argument is always the same: If "job-killer proposal X" passes, companies will go bankrupt, shrink or move out of California. Excessive taxes, regulations and paperwork, especially on small businesses, will crush private sector investment. If all this sounds familiar, it's because business lobbies have made these claims every time California has increased the minimum wage; every time businesses have had to disclose or limit toxic material in workplaces, consumer products and communities; every time California's wealthiest or most profitable corporations have been asked to pay their fair share of taxes; and every time legislators and voters have taken action to limit greenhouse gas emissions." |
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18 May Wednesday |
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Around and About in West Chicago - 18 May 2011
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Senator Tom Johnson 5/13 Newsletter
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DASTYCH, GOSBETH LIFT 1ST PLACE WEST CHICAGO
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Tim Kenney "Morgan Dastych and Amanda Gosbeth hit back-to-back homers into the wind, and DuPage Valley Conference leader West Chicago beat West Aurora 2-0 on Tuesday in the completion of a game suspended in the fifth inning a week ago. Mary Connolly (15-6) struck out 11 and allowed just 1 hit a day after no-hitting Naperville Central for the No. 13 Wildcats (17-9, 10-2), who can clinch a share of their second straight DVC title today at Naperville North." |
Down to One Game - FB,
Tim Kenney "Naperville North beat West Chicago, 9-0. That means WeGo is now 10-3 in the DVC with 1 more conf. game left to play against W. Warrenville South. Both Glenbard North and Naperville Central ended league play at 10-4. If WeGo - last year’s DVC champs — beat the Tigers, they win the conference outright. If they lose, there will be a three-way tie for the title." |
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Chicago Fusion Food Book Launch - FB,
Donna M. May "In May 2010, Gitte Bog spent 3 weeks in West Chicago working on her project: "West Chicago Cookbook of Fusion Food". During this period, Bog found her way to our hearts via our stomachs, by developing a series of truly West Chicago inspired recipes." |
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City of West Chicago - 2011 Art Banner
Competition - FB, Maureen Navadomskis "Have you seen the new banners downtown, yet? There are some really cool ones!" |
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West Chicago Middle School Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll "The following students made Honor Roll at West Chicago Middle School for the third quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Students are credited in two areas. The area of Achievement means the student's grades are average "B" or above. Students are also graded in the area of effort, with "1" being the highest grade. Students making High Honor Roll received all A's in achievement and all 1's in effort." |
District 33 Foundation Announces Scholarship Raffle Winner "The Foundation for Educational Excellence for West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is pleased to announce the winner of the scholarship raffle drawn on Thursday, May 5, 2011 Julie Gomez of West Chicago won the scholarship. Only 178 tickets were sold this year - the $1780.00 scholarship reflects the gross receipts of $3560.00 being split between the winner and the Foundation according to the prize rules. Deb Ramsey, also of West Chicago, won the second prize of a $500.00 savings bond donated by DuPage National Bank." |
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PeaceBuilder-of-the-Month for April 2011 "Lorena Orizaba, of West Chicago, a Junior at Community High School District 94, has been recognized as the April 2011 PeaceBuilder-of-the-month. Lorena received the PeaceBuilder Award in recognition of her efforts to assist others and also due to her excellent academics. Lorena’s great actions have been observed by both students and staff alike here at Community High School." |
Student Art Show at Community High School "A community evening open house will be held on two nights: Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Administrative Conference Room is located off of Commons. Please enter the building through Entrance H on the South side of the school. Selected pieces will be offered for sale with half of the proceeds donated to charity." |
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2011 State
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Blooming Fest![]() |
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West Chicago-Inspired Cookbook![]() |
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Why are DuPage assessors so well paid? "All nine township assessors in DuPage make the top 10 list in a comparison of assessor salaries in 50 suburban townships. Five of those DuPage assessors make six-figure salaries." [Mark Malay Winfield $102,347 and Michael Musson Wayne $97,856 - Bob] |
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Chickens can scratch in Batavia backyards "Jungels further suggested the provision revoking hen-raising rights of those owners who have had three ordinance violations within a 12-month period. On Monday, a clause was included that no chicken coop or enclosure be within 30 feet of any occupied residence other than the owner’s. The ordinance requires owners to provide a covered coop with standard setbacks and protective outside fenced area within the backyard that is no less than 32 square feet." |
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Nicor to Celebrate 15 Years of Annual Volunteer Day at 23 Local Non-Profit
Organizations "Nicor’s 15th Annual Volunteer Day involves 23 activity sites in 20 communities. West Chicago volunteers will be framing and siding five Habitat for Humanity homes near Pioneer Prairie Park, at the corner of Sherman Street and Pomeroy Street." |
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Automatic rate hikes tossed from Illinois energy bill![]() |
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Illinois bill restricts guns to violent offenders![]() |
Expect to hear, see 13-year cicadas in Illinois soon "Dixon says exactly when the bugs show up in Illinois depends on soil temperature. The cicadas are known for their high-volume mating calls and the crunchy shells they leave behind." |
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Consultant: State retirees should pay more for health insurance "One of the scenarios laid out to lawmakers could result in retirees with pensions of $125,000 or more paying nearly $8,300 a year in health insurance premiums. Depending on the option selected, retirees with pensions in the $35,000 to $50,000 range could pay from $1,476 a year to more than $5,800 annually. If dependents also are covered, the price would be higher." |
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U.S. Infrastructure Crumbling, Nation Falling Behind Developing Countries
- AFL-CIO "Successful job creation is the key to deficit reduction over the medium term. We must commit to the sizeable and sustained level of public investment needed to rebuild our crumbling roads, bridges and schools and prepare our country for the next generation. From technology to education, investments today will make responsible fiscal balance achievable and—most important—create good jobs for America’s workers and help us win the future." |
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Taiwan to punish doctors for sex-selective abortions
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Santorum: McCain doesn't understand interrogation - MSNBC.com![]() |
16 May Monday |
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Art Show - Correction of tim
Each year the ESC receives a makeover - that is, an art makeover. The artwork of students across the district is framed and displayed on the walls for everyone to enjoy. You are invited to the official viewing of the artwork that will being on display for an entire year. Visitors will also be able to vote for their favorite clay cupcake made by 8th grade art students from West Chicago Middle School." |
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Roadside Safety Check in West Chicago "A Roadside Safety Check will be conducted by the West Chicago Police Department and the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department during the month of May 2011. |
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Student Art Show at Community High School-May 19th and 20th "A community evening open house will be held on two nights: Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Student work from all Art and Photography classes will be represented in the show. Photographs, paintings, drawings, computer graphics, ceramics, sculptures and 3-D projects will all be on display from beginning to advanced levels." |
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Push for automatic senior tax break stalls in House "This year, some lawmakers tried to go back to the old way, allowing nearly 300,000 homeowners 65 and older to get the benefit without filling out a form every year. The idea passed the Senate 54-0. But when the bill made it to the House, it got shunted into a three-member subcommittee. There, two of Madigan's top lieutenants — downstate Democratic Reps. Frank Mautino, of Spring Valley, and John Bradley, of Marion — voted against it." |
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Illinois House may consider pension changes this week "However, the price of staying in the current system will not be as steep as originally thought. For teachers, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has estimated their contribution to their own pensions would be 13.77 percent of their salary instead of the current 9.4 percent in order to keep their current benefits, McCarthy said. "I think if we can keep it at 13, 14 percent, a good majority will stay in Tier 1," he said. "Most of the people that talked to me in my office — they thought a more reasonable thing like that, they could understand that. I think they're cognizant of what a wonderful benefit they have."" |
Concealed carry still under discussion in Legislature "The Illinois House rejected statewide concealed-carry earlier this month, partly because of the ardent opposition of Chicago legislators. Some Chicago lawmakers said a one-size-fits-all bill wasn't right for their city, which has been haunted by gun violence, including the high-profile shooting deaths of police officers. The measure got 65 votes, but needed 71. Only two Chicago legislators voted for the bill, and only two downstate legislators voted "yes." The regional divide raised the question of why the Legislature doesn't allow communities to decide for themselves." |
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House expected to consider pension changes "The bill would cap state contributions to employee pensions at a percentage of the employees’ salaries. The current estimate is that the state will contribute 6 percent, said Rep. Kevin McCarthy, D-Orland Park, the House Democrats’ expert on pensions. “Everyone will get the same contribution from the state. This will help us with our long-term unfunded liability,” McCarthy said." |
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Fewer
state workers possible - Illinois Statehouse News "State agencies faced with tight budgets could decrease their number of positions, instead of laying off workers, which would create an unfilled, yet retained position, said state Rep. Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley. “This is how much money the committee says you, (the) director, have. You are under a decree that you can’t lay off people; you can, however, reduce the size of your force completely,” Mautino said. “They always have the ability to say, instead of having 10 people in this agency, in this division, ‘We’re going to lay off two people, and we will recall them back,’ (or) they will say, ‘Forever more we will have eight.’”" |
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Donation will allow Claremont School of Theology to train
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Actually, "The Rich" Don't "Create Jobs," We Do. - Campaign for
America's Future "In a democracy the rich are supposed to pay more to cover things like building and maintaining the roads and schools because these are the things that enable their wealth. They actually do use the roads and schools more because the roads enable their businesses to prosper and the schools provide educated employees. But it isn't just that the rich use roads more, it is that everyone has a right to use roads and a right to transportation because we are a democracy and everyone has the same rights. And as a citizen in a democracy you have an obligation to pay your share for that." |
14 & 15 May WeekEnd |
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Next Week
in West Chicago 16 9:30am» Day at the Farm Field Trip 6pm» Underground Art Club 7pm» City Council Meeting 17 3:10pm» After-school Art Class 7pm» District 94 School Board 19 7pm» District 33 School Board 7pm» Knit Night 20 6:30pm» “Swingin’ on the Moon 9pm» Local Music Night 21 8am» Community Volunteers Invited to Participate in Downtown Planting 8am» Volunteer Native-Plant-Nursery Workday 9am» Local Music Night at Blooming Fest 9am» West Chicago’s 11th Annual Blooming Fest 1:30pm» Blacksmithing Demonstrations |
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Ramey Say House Budget a Step in the Right Direction "With Republicans finally at the negotiating table, State Representative Randy Ramey (R-West Chicago) voted in favor on a series of bills to pass the first balanced budget in Illinois in over a decade. Ramey says that Democrat leaders finally used Republican ideals to propose a balanced budget." |
Be on the lookout for Identity Theft "Be sure to check your next credit card statements for any suspicious charges. ABC 7 recently did a report that many people in our area including one of our trustees from Wayne Township, Brandi Ramundo, have experienced identity theft while shopping at the Michaels Arts and Crafts store." |
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District 33 - "News Bites"
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District 94 Board of Education Meeting Agenda - May 17, 2011
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13 local salmonella cases confirmed![]() |
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Consultants back firing of St. Charles East coach![]() |
State Farm to
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Madigan puts pressure on interest groups for workers' comp deal "“In the case of workers compensation, you’re dealing with the five most powerful lobbies in the legislature,” Madigan said, referring to doctors, hospitals, labor, business and trial lawyers. “There’s a club among doctors and lawyers and sometimes labor unions, which is not working in the best interests of the injured worker.”" |
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Presbyterians clear way for ordaining gays, lesbians - USA Today![]() |
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Corporate Martial Law: Public Schools Auctioned Off to Highest Bidder
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Bad News on
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13 May Friday |
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BReminder: Boy Scout Troop #21 Needs your Help at Blooming Fest![]() |
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Angry mayors denounce 'stealth' tax, demand share of income tax revenue![]() |
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West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Annual Wellness Walkk![]() |
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West Chicago’s 11th Annual Blooming Fest![]() |
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“Meet the Beekeepers" at Kline Creek Farm![]() |
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Illinois House sends school reform bill to governor![]() |
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House panel adopts 'hideous' $1.2 billion cut in human services![]() |
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Michigan Governor Takes a Walk of Shame in Benton Harbor - Labor
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AFL-CIO Turns Corner, Embraces Immigrant Workers - TruthOut![]() |
Fun With Charts: Making the Rich Look Poor - Mother Jones "As a public service, I've redrawn the chart for the Journal. On the left is the original. On the right is the chart that shows the actual amount of money earned by the tiny handful of people making over $200,000. It's a lot." |
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Around and About in West Chicago - 11 May 2011
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Boy Scout Troop #21 Pancake Breakfast fundraiser![]() |
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Tune In To West Chicago for Big Band Swing![]() |
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Exhibit Inspires Tomorrow's Architects![]() |
Danish Artist Stine Marie Jacobsen![]() |
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Roadway Safety Campaign
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Schaumburg Twp. Elementary District 54 assistant superintendent earns $340,000![]() |
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Apologetic rapist gets 28 years in West Chicago case "By the time Salvador Alvarado returned to apologize, his rape victim had already abandoned her home in West Chicago — too terrified to return to the place where she was snatched off a toilet and repeatedly violated. But her quick actions in those traumatic moments — including inviting her intruder back again — eventually helped bring the mentally ill man to justice, authorities said Tuesday as he was sent to prison." |
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Wheaton Academy’s Moestopo free to run again "Moestopo arrived from the city of Bandung, the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province, before his freshman year. His athletic background included swimming, soccer and basketball, but his host at Wheaton Academy, Kent McDonell — son of assistant principal Kevin McDonell — steered him elsewhere." |
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West Chicago man gets 28 years for sex assault "A West Chicago man who sexually assaulted a 54-year-old woman in 2008, then returned several weeks later to apologize and attempt a sexual liaison with her was sentenced today to 28 years in prison." |
An Old-Fashioned Memorial Day at Kline Creek Farm "The program, which is co-hosted by the Center for History in Wheaton, will include a ceremony reminiscent of those of the 1890s featuring costumed interpreters presenting songs and speeches. “Memorial Day Remembered” is a free event, and registration is not required." |
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DuPage foresees no air conditioning aid
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Kane officials investigating link between SC restaurant, illness![]() |
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St. Charles Portillo's suspected in salmonella cases![]() |
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Casino smoking ban threatens state tax revenues![]() |
State forecasting arm projects bleak outlook for state finances "But even then, the Illinois’ precarious fiscal state would continue because part of the state income tax increase passed in January is set to expire in fiscal year 2015, decreasing revenue by at least $4 billion, according to commission staffers. A law passed last year requires the commission’s staff to come up with a three-year budget forecast that considers the threats and opportunities to state revenue and expenses. The commission did not study in detail what would happen after the tax increase sunset, but one result would be a steep drop in revenue..." |
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Reid Blasts Republican Intimidation Tactics Against NLRB in Boeing Case
- AFL-CIO "In April, the nonpartisan, independent NLRB issued a complaint against Boeing for moving a planned production line for its 787 Dreamliner from its unionized Puget Sound, Wash., plant to a nonunion facility in South Carolina. The complaint says the move was in retaliation against the Puget Sound workers for having previously exercised their federally guaranteed right to strike against Boeing and to prevent these workers from striking in the future." |
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Abortion restriction effort not gaining much traction in Illinois -
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Library of Congress Debuts 'National Jukebox' Crammed With Rare Sounds
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Report: Up to 44M more uninsured under GOP budget - Assoc Press "The House Republican budget would leave up to 44 million more low-income people uninsured as the federal government cuts states' Medicaid funding by about one-third over the next 10 years, nonpartisan groups said in a report issued Tuesday. The analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Urban Institute concluded that Medicaid's role as the nation's safety net health care program would be "significantly compromised ... with no obvious alternative to take its place," if the GOP budget is adopted." |
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09 May Monday |
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DuPage residents livid over property tax increases
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Composer of Sacred Music to Visit the First United Methodist Church of West
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Tune In
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Study: Quinn budget plan shows deficit topping $9B![]() |
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Proposal would allow jurors to ask questions in some trials![]() |
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David Braben
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07&08 May Weekend |
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Jazz Band - FB,
Susan Dieterle
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District 33 - "News Bites"
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“An evening with Beethoven” presented by the Avalon Quartet "Described by the Chicago Tribune as "an ensemble that invites you-ears, mind, and spirit- into its music", the Avalon String Quartet has established itself as one of the country's leading ensembles." |
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Community Volunteers Invited to Participate in
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Police watching Rt. 59 Monday![]() |
Future of Metra board on collision course?![]() |
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Ill. House rejects legalizing concealed carry![]() |
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West Chicago Middle School - Let the Cupcake Wars Begin!![]() |
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Quinn
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House committee backs plan for funding higher ed, but changes may be ahead![]() |
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Bill bans elected officials' faces from state billboards "“For my personal opinion, I don’t see why we need to attach our names or images to programs that are very worthy,” said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Chris Nybo, R-Elmhurst. “Let’s promote the programs, but let’s not promote the politicians.” The state already prohibits politicians from appearing in public service announcements promoting state-administered programs on radio or television and in newspapers or magazines." |
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House approves immigration measure![]() |
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WHAT’S NEW Robert L. Park Friday, 6 May 2011
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Doomsday approaches Washington Post "“Have you heard the awesome news?” the side of the RVs asked, in big bold letters. “The End of the World is Almost Here!” As if the message weren’t scary enough, the dozen or so occupants of the RVs — vanguard of a national campaign funded by a fundamentalist Christian radio network and fueled by bus ads and Internet buzz — wore highlighter-bright yellow shirts that said “Earthquake So Mighty, So Great.” They offered pedestrians handouts saying there was “ marvelous proof” that “Holy God will bring judgment day on May 21, 2011.”" |
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Without Medicare Privatization, GOP Budget Won't Eliminate The Deficit
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06 May Friday |
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OSHA 10-Hour
Safety and Health Program for General Industry - FB,
Lolly
Frederick
"Tuesday, May 17 at 8:00am - May 24 at 11:00amFeel free to share with those responsible for Workplace Safety" |
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W. Chicago residents charged with growing pott![]() |
Aurora man charged in West Chicago shooting![]() |
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Fermilab expects to avoid furloughs this year![]() |
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Concealed
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Source: Motorola to get incentives to stay in Ill.![]() ![]() |
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Medical marijuana fails again in Illinois House![]() |
Schools looking forward to future with electronic textbooks
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Split among suburban lawmakers dooms concealed-carry bill
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Quinn seems to back key workers' comp provision - State Jounal
Register "Quinn’s plan, outlined Wednesday for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois Manufacturers Association, would require that a worker would not receive benefits for an injury if it was not incurred on the job. Businesses have called for a “causation" requirement in workers’ comp claims, meaning the workplace must be the primary contributing cause of a compensable claim." |
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Brazil’s high court orders same-sex civil unions recognized,
cheering gay rights supporters - Washington Post![]() |
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Exxon Makes $30.5 Billion, So GOP Votes Unanimously To Give Them Tax Breaks
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U.S. tax burden at lowest level since '58 - USA Today "The total tax burden — for all federal, state and local taxes — dropped to 23.6% of income in the first quarter, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data. By contrast, individuals spent roughly 27% of income on taxes in the 1970s, 1980s and the 1990s — a rate that would mean $500 billion of extra taxes annually today..." |
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04 May Wednesday |
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Around and About in West Chicago - 04 May 2011
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D33 Foundation Raffle for $10K College
Scholarship - FB,
Susan Dieterle
Stibal![]() |
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM - FREE GED CLASSES![]() |
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City Retires Debt 10.5 Years Ahead of Schedule
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West Chicago Police Issue Warning on Identity Theft![]() |
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DuPage committee says no to Islamic Center![]() |
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Mysterious powder closes Elgin courthouse "The FBI will test a mysterious white powder that resulted in 28 people being held first inside a downtown Elgin building for hours Monday afternoon, then stripped of their clothing, washed down and sent to local hospitals to be examined. No one was known to have been injured or sickened by the powder, authorities said." |
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17,900
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Quinn
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Lisa Madigan warning about Sony hacker attack![]() |
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Senate Democrats' budget plan runs into static from other Democrats "Most of the complaints involved cuts in human service programs, from drug treatment to homeless prevention to mental health and programs partially paid with federal Medicaid reimbursements. Some cuts were the same to all agencies, said Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, who helped negotiate some of the budget bills. All were reduced 5 percent in their personal services expenses, 5 percent in operating expenses and 7 percent in contractual services." |
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Wis. AFL
Wimps Out on Boycotts - The Progressive "“Let's be crystal clear, there are not, nor have there ever been, any boycotts encouraged by our organizations,” said Neuenfeldt. “We have made clear all along that we see small business as a partner and ally in getting Wisconsin back to work. Right now, Wisconsin teachers, students, students, firefighters, small business owners and citizens everywhere are working side-by-side to demand our governor and legislature stop playing politics and start putting Wisconsin first."" |
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'Age appropriate' sex ed plan fails in Illinois Senate - State
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Obama seeks end to oil industry tax breaks - Yahoo News![]() |
Newsflash: Fewer Americans Own TVs - PC World "Neilsen speculates that the transition from analog to digital television signals may have contributed to the decline, because poor families may not be able to afford the additional equipment required to receive the broadcasts... A more likely explanation is the rise in high-tech alternatives. Arguably, there is not much of a reason to own a TV anymore when most of the content is available online. Nielsen notes a "small subset of younger, urban consumers" is passing on paid TV subscriptions, which seems to confirm this." |
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02 May Monday |
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School Board Seats New Members -
Susan Dieterle
Stibal
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Wildcats Win Again - FB,
Tim Kenney
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Citywide Trash Collection Event This Week "The annual Citywide Trash Collection event began this week in West Chicago. The event is offered to residents of single-family or two-family homes during the period of May 2 – 6, 2011." |
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Illinois Lawmakers react to bin Laden's death![]() |
Tornadoes the topic Saturday at Fermi![]() |
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Cantigny Park Greenhouse Opens to Public![]() |
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Cops: SUV used to try to kill rival gang member![]() |
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Hastert re-gifts historic desk to Roskam![]() ![]() |
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Stink bug spotted in Illinois, could invade homes "An insect native to Asia that endangers crops and can invade homes has been spotted in central Illinois. University of Illinois crop sciences professor Michael Gray says the brown marmorated stink bug feasts on soybeans — particularly young soybean pods. In home gardens, tomatoes and soft fruits like peaches and cherries are at risk." |
Tier 2 teachers helping to pay off pension debt![]() |
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Medical marijuana legalization getting new life at Statehouse![]() |
FutureGen skeptics think they face uphill battle![]() |
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Quinn administration looks at options to pay Medicaid bills![]() |
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Hundreds
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White House rebukes Graham over Obama comments -
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36 Statistics Which Prove That The American Dream Is Turning Into An Absolute
Nightmare For The Middle Class - EndoftheAmericanDream.com "Once upon a time, anyone could get hired at McDonald's. But today McDonald's turns away a higher percentage of applicants than Harvard does. Approximately 7 percent of all those that apply to get into Harvard are accepted. At a recent "National Hiring Day" held by McDonald's only about 6.2 percent of the one million Americans that applied for a job were hired." |
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