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    Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Park Ridge crime rate, emergency calls drop in 2012

    Park Ridge experienced its first murder in more than half a decade, yet the overall crime rate also dropped to its lowest level in that same time frame. Firefighters fielded more than 4,000 calls for service for the 10th consecutive year, while the city...

    Tags: Murder, Theft, Crime, Law and Justice

    2. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Bogusz, 26, claims victory as youngest Des Plaines mayor

    With a campaign message centered on "moving forward," Des Plaines appears to have moved forward with possibly the city's youngest mayor at the helm.
    With a campaign message centered on "moving forward," Des Plaines appears to have moved forward with possibly the city's youngest mayor at the helm. Ald. Matt Bogusz, 26, claimed victory in the mayoral race, receiving 54 percent of the votes with all...

    Tags: Des Plaines, Elections, Referenda, Politics

    3. Mar 25, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Municipalities fear Quinn proposal may strip them of revenue

    Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed that the state bolster its own troubled finances by freezing the amount of state income taxes shared with local governments at 2012 levels, which could cost some towns hundreds of thousands of dollars.
    Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed that the state bolster its own troubled finances by freezing the amount of state income taxes shared with local governments at 2012 levels, which could cost some towns hundreds of thousands of dollars. Quinn estimates the...

    Tags: Pat Quinn, Budgets and Budgeting, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Regional Authority

    4. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Local schools prepare for dip in standardized test passing rates

    School districts in Des Plaines and Park Ridge are bracing for more rigorous standardized testing that could result in fewer students earning passing grades.
    School districts in Des Plaines and Park Ridge are bracing for more rigorous standardized testing that could result in fewer students earning passing grades. Officials in both districts said they're implementing curriculum and practices to meet the more...

    Tags: Des Plaines, Colleges and Universities, Students, School Examinations, Science and Technology

    5. Feb 25, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Park Ridge moves crosswalk signs

    Park Ridge has moved several crosswalk signs from the right side of the road to the middle after being notified by the state they were wrongly placed.
    Park Ridge has moved several crosswalk signs from the right side of the road to the middle after being notified by the state they were wrongly placed. An engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation noticed the signs at Devon & Fairview...

    Tags: Illinois Department of Transportation, Starbucks Corp., Science and Technology

    6. Feb 25, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Another try to lower water rate expected in Park Ridge

    Even though Park Ridge aldermen have given initial approval to higher water and sewer rates, one council member vows to try again to lower the water rate.
    Even though Park Ridge aldermen have given initial approval to higher water and sewer rates, one council member vows to try again to lower the water rate. Alderman Marc Mazzuca said he will have a new proposal for a rate that is 12 cents lower on Monday...

    Tags: Water Supply, Washington, DC

    7. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Park Ridge tackles historic preservation

    Eight months after being selected as a "Certified Local Government," the City of Park Ridge hosted its first workshop to educate residents and the Historic Preservation Commission on the designation.
    Eight months after being selected as a "Certified Local Government," the City of Park Ridge hosted its first workshop to educate residents and the Historic Preservation Commission on the designation. The workshop on the process of becoming a Certified...

    Tags: Agriculture, Human Interest, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture

    8. Feb 12, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Park Ridge hears options for troubled TIF

    If the special taxing district used to renovate downtown Park Ridge were a medical patient, then the family just received a sobering prognosis: it's in serious, but not fatal condition. The Uptown tax increment financing district, which helped create...

    Tags: Hemorrhaging, Credit Ratings, Cook County Government, Moody's Corporation, Economy, Business and Finance

    9. Feb 11, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Local unemployment figures give rise to optimism

    A slight dip in unemployment rates has officials in some near northwest suburbs cautiously optimistic for a warming economic climate.
    A slight dip in unemployment rates has officials in some near northwest suburbs cautiously optimistic for a warming economic climate. According to recently released unemployment statistics from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the...

    Tags: Des Plaines, Joliet, Unemployment, Business, Career and Workplace

    10. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Only in Cook County

    This is in response to “Judge found not guilty by reason of insanity” (News, Feb. 5) about Judge Cynthia Brim. Only in Cook County could a person that is diagnosed bipolar be elected judge and decide cases brought before her by police...

    Tags: Bipolar Disorder, Justice System, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice

    11. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Northwestern secures 19-man class

    If nothing else, Northwestern’s 2013 signees are punctual.
    If nothing else, Northwestern’s 2013 signees are punctual. The school locked in its 19th and final member of the ’13 class at 9:42 a.m., when Californian Brett Walsh faxed in his letter of intent. Offensive lineman Sam Coverdale was NU&...

    Tags: Union (McHenry, Illinois), Big Ten Conference, Plainfield (Will, Illinois), Romeoville, Northwestern Wildcats

    12. Feb 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. State money awarded for local streetscape upgrades

    A few stretches of roadway in the near northwest suburbs will receive streetscape improvements thanks to a roughly $3 million infusion of federal funds awarded through the state.
    A few stretches of roadway in the near northwest suburbs will receive streetscape improvements thanks to a roughly $3 million infusion of federal funds awarded through the state. Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie each received grant money through the...

    Tags: Highway Transportation, Skokie, Science and Technology, Niles

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