Community Corner
Week in Review: Protective, Preemptive Home Rule Regulation Proposed
Patch looks back at five of the biggest stories from the week of Feb. 13 to Feb. 17.
1. Proposed Measure Offers Increased Protection from Home-Rule Tax Hikes: The Clarendon Hills Village Board will vote Feb. 21 on an ordinance that would make direct public approval a prerequisite for property-tax increases if home rule is attained via referendum on March 20.
2. Police Use Apple's Locating Service to Make Felony Burglary Arrest: It was the second time in the last six months that officers used Apple's built-in locating service to find stolen electronics and the suspects who allegedly took them.
3. D181 Board Discusses Schedule for Gifted Program Overhaul: Since the presentation of Dr. Tonya Moon's findings, administration hired a consultant to lead a committee that would develop a philosophy statement for the gifted program.
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4. D181 Preliminary Report: Smaller Staff Expected in 2012-13: Associate superintendent Mary Ticknor said that could change as next school year gets closer.
5. Kristi Gilbert: Valentine's, Shmalentine's!: Patch's favorite young mom sounded off on the "Hallmark holiday" she finds quite overrated.
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