Over Caffeinated, Under Communicated

July 21, 2010
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Over Caffeinated, Under Communicated

I got my water bill today and read through the propaganda from the village. I thought about writing a few notes for the readers of Winfield411.com but there was really nothing new to talk about. Just before the Winfield Word hit the circular file I saw a spot on the back called, “Citizen Feedback”....

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That Voodoo That You Do So Well

July 20, 2010
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That Voodoo That You Do So Well

The village board approved the $6000 for their contribution to the Good Old Days festival on Thursday at the village board meeting. Good Old Days has been in trouble for several years now as evidenced by the state of the declining revenues generated by event. I have already opined about how I believe the...

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UPDATE: Good Old Days

July 16, 2010
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The six thousand dollars for Public Works and Police for Good Old Days was approved, 5 to 0 – With Trustee Martschinke abstaining due to his position as part of the Chamber and the potential for the appearance of a conflict of interest.

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Good Old Days gets the Axe?

July 15, 2010
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Good Old Days gets the Axe?

Tonight is the night when the village board votes on whether to front the $6000 estimated to cover the expenses of putting on Good Old Days. Word on the street is the future of Good Old Days is not so bright. In advance of this important vote it is worth while to reflect back...

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Local Sexual Assault Report Has Winfield On Edge

July 12, 2010
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Local Sexual Assault Report Has Winfield On Edge

Residents in west suburban Winfield are reacting to reports of a sexual assault. The alleged incident happened last Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area near Providence and Essex Lane. Winfield police are trying to find the suspect and have released this sketch. The suspect is between 18 and 20 years old, is 5’6″ tall,...

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Bad Time for Two-Month Vacation for Winfield Village President

July 12, 2010
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Bad Time for Two-Month Vacation for Winfield Village President

While most people would agree, everyone is entitled to a vacation, Village President Deborah Birutis gives new meaning to the expression “a little time off.”  Ms. Birutis is once again out of the country on a two month vacation, a sojourn she takes every year. A public official needs to be accessible almost all...

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Political Districting Update

July 8, 2010
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Political Districting Update

I would like to thank everyone that has helped out over the past several weeks in getting signatures for the petition to district Winfield into six separate neighborhood voting areas. Up until this point the petition has been brought door-to-door by people that have been selected because of their leadership rolls in their neighborhoods....

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