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Quigley Veterans Bill Signed into Law

| October 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

Bipartisan legislation helps veterans gain employment in commercial trucking industry.  October 22nd –  U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012, which he introduced last month with Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and John Carney (D-DE), was signed into law by President Barack Obama.  The legislation gives active duty military […]

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EARLY VOTING OFF TO STRONG START

| October 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Nearly 26,000 suburban Cook County voter have applied for Vote By Mail Suburban Cook County voters have already requested nearly as many mail ballots as during the last presidential election, Cook County Clerk David Orr stated. “Mail voting is now available to all Illinois voters, so we anticipated a spike in requests,” Orr said. “Voters […]

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS from Elmwood Park Police

| October 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Village offers Trick-or-Treating safety tips, Halloween party Final Farmers Market of the year set for Sunday ELMWOOD PARK, IL — Elmwood Park Police have released a Halloween safety guide to help ensure that families experience a fun and safe holiday. Consistent with prior years, the Elmwood Park Police Department will assign extra officers the evening […]

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VILLAGE OF SCHILLER PARK’S ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT – April 30, 2012

| October 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

As published 10-18-12 REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Tax $5,712,350.00 – Road & Bridge Tax $171,159.39 – Income Tax $1,002,519.40 – Sales Tax $3,538,459.02 -PPRT $278,748.90 – Auto Rental Tax $89,608.54 – Local Use Tax $172,119.88 – Cable TV Franchise Fee $72,413.58 – Natural Gas Franchise Fee $20,487.46 – Motor Vehicle Leasing Tax $48,220.76 – Parking Tax […]

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EAST LEYDEN HALLOWEEN INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT

| October 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

HALLOWEEN INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT AT EAST LEYDEN  Leyden High School District 212 presents its annual fall Halloween Instrumental Concert on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at West Leyden High School, 1000 N. Wolf Rd, Northlake. In keeping with the Halloween holiday, the auditorium will be decorated and the performers will be […]

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Endeavour Space Shuttle

| October 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

Endeavour Makes its Way through the Streets of LA!  Follow the link! http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/10/a-space-shuttle-on-the-streets-of-los-angeles/100386  

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MONEYISLAND PROGRAM FOR KIDS!

| October 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

FIRST AMERICAN BANK MONEYISLAND PROGRAM Local kids on their way to moneyisland Exciting online world from First American Bank teaches kids financial literacy.  Chicago, IL – First American Bank announces the availability of MoneyIsland™, an educational and entertaining online world that helps kids ages 8 to 14 make financial decisions in three key areas: Saving […]

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FREE SHREDDING EVENT FOR SCHILLER PARK RESIDENTS

| October 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

SHRED THAT JUNK MAIL! The Village of Schiller Park is offering a free shredding event for Village residents only on Saturday November 10, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. If you are interested please bring the private documents you want shredded to the Public Works Department Street Garage (located behind the Village Hall at 9526 […]

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CASH FOR CANDY!

| October 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

Local Dentist takes a Stand Against Sweets this Halloween What’s a ghost’s favorite candy?  BOO-ble gum! One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Dr. Salvatore Storniolo’s dental office located at 8524 W. Lawrence Avenue in Norridge. (Just look for […]

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Kiddieland Sign Restoration Ceremony

| October 8, 2012 | 0 Comments

The Melrose Park Historical Society unveiled and rededicated the Kiddieland Amusement Park sign on September 28, now located on the north side of the Historical Center at the Melrose Park Library, 801 N. Broadway in Melrose Park. Society members were anxious to celebrate the tedious refurbishing of the much-loved and well-known signage that once summoned North […]

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