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Sunday, March 13, 2011

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Review for Avli Estiatorio Restaurant in Winnetka, IL.

This was our first visit to Avil and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Service by Samson was excellent and we had our first introduction to Greek wines, which they serve exclusively- just go with the flow. Contrary to past experiences we enjoyed the wine recommendations that we received. Excellent octopus appetizer which was grilled with onions and balsamic vinegar. Same for the "Greek pizza"- Piaaz Avil. Lamb chops at $18 were a great value. I enjoyed the lamb stew special and the bread pudding dessert was the best I've ever had. I would stay away from the steak. Lively atmosphere and something different in the area for a change.
It's in the Laundry Mall and occupies a space that has been inhabited by numerous other restaurants.

I hope these guys stick around for awhile and can endure the fickleness of the North Shore.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Is Treasurer Maria Pappas Wasting Your Tax Dollars? (Cook Co. IL)

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Is Treasurer Maria Pappas Wasting Your Tax Dollars? (Cook Co. IL)

Is Treasurer Maria Pappas Wasting Your Tax Dollars? (Cook Co. IL)
CBS2 ^ | 1/12/11 | Pam Zekman

Posted on Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:23:29 PM by AT7Saluki

She has a driver who makes $94,000 a year and a cleaning lady making $57,000 a year. Is Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas wasting tax dollars?

In a joint investigation with the Better Government Association, CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman has been following these employees and found that their job titles have nothing to do with the work they actually do.

...But the driver is hidden in the budget as a “Project Leader.” The official job summary description includes; consulting with county officials “in the design, development and implementation of varied and highly sophisticated computer software applications to enhance business operations.”

...But Kawa is listed on the county payroll as a $57,347 a year, “Administrative Analyst.” The job duties described for this position include the following language; “Performs detailed investigation and analysis of operational systems and procedures, program and organization structures and polices to ascertain fiscal, technical, administrative or other problems which need further attention.”

Township Reform Pops Up on Illinois Lawmakers’ Radar | BGA Think Tank

Township Reform Pops Up on Illinois Lawmakers’ Radar

Illinois, 1875 -- 25 years after the first township was formed

Townships are feeling the heat.

Increasingly, these often-obscure units of local government—which were spawned in Illinois during the 19th century—are coming under fire from critics and lawmakers who dispute the need for having 1,435 taxpayer-supported townships in 85 of 102 state counties.

A buzz is building against townships in the current General Assembly, so look for some streamlining legislation to come down the pike this spring session.

The township critics’ objective is to pass a law that will pave a way toward getting rid of unnecessary townships or, at least, vastly reduce their number.

While not mentioning townships by name in his inaugural speech this January (see video), Senate President John Cullerton asserted that the time has come to “re-examine the need for so many units of local government that result in higher taxes and less efficiency.”

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