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News from October 2016

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Central CUSD 301 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Central CUSD 301 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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St. Charles CUSD 303 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed St. Charles CUSD 303 on its

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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

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Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois needs to get its fiscal house in order, undergo regulatory reform, overhaul its tax code and retool its education system to save the middle class, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Greg Baise said during a recent news conference at the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Geneva police collecting unwanted drugs Oct. 22

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 20, 2016

Expired and unused prescription medications can be safely disposed of with the Geneva Police Department 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday as the city participates in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-sponsored National Drug Take-Back Day.

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Geneva adopts Passport mobile parking pay system

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 20, 2016

Following a model established in many Chicago suburbs, Geneva will launch a new parking payment mobile app called Passport on Monday for the convenience of downtown commuters, shoppers and visitors.

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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

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Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

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Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

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Vaghani Network Elgin LLC Purchases 1169 Dundee Ave., Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Vaghani Network Elgin LLC purchased a property at 1169 Dundee Ave., Elgin from Andy Parashos (trust) for $875,000.

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John W. and Megan E. Weiss Purchase 0,

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, John W. and Megan E. Weiss purchased a property at 0, from Shodeen Homes LLC for $498,089.

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Andrew J. Hornung Purchases 835 Snow St., Sugar Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Andrew J. Hornung purchased a four bedroom home at 835 Snow St., Sugar Grove from Thomas Solecki Jr. for $355,000.

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Pretty Realty LLC Purchases 507 Raymond St., Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Pretty Realty LLC purchased a home at 507 Raymond St., Elgin from Wells Fargo Bank for $36,000.

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Godelevo Lopez Hernandez and Blanca L Sanchez Purchase 162 Marsch Ave., Montgomery

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Godelevo Lopez Hernandez and Blanca L Sanchez purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 162 Marsch Ave., Montgomery from Primestar Fund I. LLC (trustees) for $115,000.

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Guadalupe J. and Araceli Chaparro Purchase 807 E. Benton St., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Guadalupe J. and Araceli Chaparro purchased a home at 807 E. Benton St., Aurora from Regions Bank 90P01500 and 90-P01500 (trust) for $65,150.

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Richard G. Gomez Purchases 173 Central Ave., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Richard G. Gomez purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 173 Central Ave., Aurora from Derick Simmons for $125,000.

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Patrick S. Morgan Purchases 1780 Alexandria Lane, Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Patrick S. Morgan purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1780 Alexandria Lane, Aurora from Keith P. and Nicole M. Campbell and Nicole M Robbert for $203,000.

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Khamid Ismailov Purchases 69 Blackberry Trail, Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Khamid Ismailov purchased a home at 69 Blackberry Trail, Aurora from David J. and Theresa M. Casey and Theresa M. Weiss for $225,000.

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Donna Rae Purchases 21 Briargate Circle, Sugar Grove (unincorporated)

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Donna Rae purchased a three bedroom home at 21 Briargate Circle, Sugar Grove (unincorporated) from Lyle J. and Rhonda K. Sleezer for $220,000.

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Manungu Kiveni and Tatiana Khonde-Niangi Purchase 603 Sharon Lane, N. Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 18, 2016, Manungu Kiveni and Tatiana Khonde-Niangi purchased a five bedroom home at 603 Sharon Lane, N. Aurora from Deven N. and Shruti P. Parekh for $283,500.