Jake Griffin
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Most suburban school districts increased cash reserves last yearMar 16, 2018 5:00 am - After years of construction projects chipping away at its reserves, Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 leaders are saving again. The school district increased its reserve...
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No bridges built in suburbs like one that collapsedMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - State transportation and tollway officials said the construction method used for the bridge that collapsed in Florida Thursday was not used for any spans built in the su...
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Some students counter-protested or stayed in class during school marchesMar 14, 2018 1:00 am - While many of his classmates walked out of Mundelein High School at 10 a.m. today to participate in a nationwide, student-led 17-minute protest against gun violence, Chr...
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Bill limiting state promotional spending moves forwardMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - A bill that would prohibit state agencies from using tax dollars to pay for promotional booths, hospitality suites and other advertising of services at conventions passe...
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Republicans signing on to bills to legalize recreational marijuanaMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use throughout the state is being revised to gain more bipartisan support in an effort to secure a veto-proof majority. St...
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Are libraries closing the book on late fees?Feb 28, 2018 4:00 am - Overdue books, DVDs and other items cost Vernon Area Library District patrons about $50,000 in fines in 2015. Nowadays, they pay nothing for their tardiness. The library...
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Grasso returns improper campaign contributionsFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - Republican attorney general candidate Gary Grasso has returned nearly $30,000 in campaign contributions that exceeded state limits for donors or improperly came from for...
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Democrats direct ire at tax reform bill Roskam helped writeFeb 24, 2018 12:00 am - At one point during Saturday morning's candidate forum for the seven Democrats running for their party's nomination in the 6th Congressional District, moderator Tahman B...
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Toni Preckwinkle, Bob Fioretti spar over pensions, pop tax, leadershipFeb 20, 2018 4:30 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle painted herself as a proven leader forced to make hard decisions when her hands were tied by bureaucracy and politics, but h...
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Suburban taxpayers could wind up covering $76 million police pension shortfallFeb 07, 2018 4:30 am - Schaumburg expected its police pension fund to earn almost $7.5 million from investments in 2016, but instead it lost more than $1.2 million and created an $8.7 million ...