🌱 Why a Melrose Park lawmaker is pressing harder on immigration prosecutions
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Melrose Park lawmaker is pressing harder on immigration prosecutions
- How does Melrose Park’s pension tax burden compare to other Illinois towns?
Also on today's calendar: May Fairy Artisan Market at More Brewing and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
- Friday: A morning shower; warmer, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for 'Operation Midway Blitz' (dailyherald.com) — A Cook County judge has delayed deciding whether to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate federal immigration agents tied to the Trump-era “Operation Midway Blitz,” a move closely watched in immigrant communities. State Rep. Norma Hernandez of Melrose Park says residents are organizing intensely for accountability, arguing the state’s attorney’s inaction sends a troubling message about whose communities receive justice. 
• How much did Beach Park households pay in property taxes for police and fire pensions in FY 2024? (lakecountygazette.com) — Melrose Park households faced one of the highest police and fire pension property tax burdens in Illinois in 2024, averaging $12,610 per household with a 41.1% funded ratio. By comparison, Beach Park residents paid just $531 per household, well below the statewide average, highlighting how sharply pension costs can vary between communities.
📸 Around Melrose Park
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★ Featured events ★
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May Fairy Artisan Market at More Brewing →
126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park
12:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Melrose Park Senior Club Luncheon. Click Here for More information
Village of Melrose Park, 1000 25th Ave, Melrose Park
6:30 am -
ABC Storytime →
Melrose Park Public Library, 801 Broadway Ave, Melrose Park
10:00 am -
Band and Orchestra Spring Concert
Jane Addams Elementary School, 910 Division St, Melrose Park
5:30 pm -
ABC Storytime →
Melrose Park Public Library, 801 Broadway Ave, Melrose Park
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Wednesday May 20
Wednesday May 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Branch Pickup! →
Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
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MMS's Recognition Event HR →
Mannheim Middle School Melrose Park, IL 60164
7:35 am -
Afternoon Book Club
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
1:30 pm -
8th Grade Blast Off
River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
3:30 pm -
Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)
River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
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D89 Fine Arts Family Night
Emerson Elementary School, 311 Washington Blvd, Maywood
4:00 pm -
Proviso West Spring Athletic Banquet
Proviso West High School - Main Gym
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Girls Soccer - Semi-Finals
River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Announcing Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine (gratefulweb.com)
River Forest
- Nearby woods and nature (oakpark.com)
- Bank accounts at center of West Sub hospital fight will be reviewed (oakpark.com)
Forest Park
- Cops help catch man wanted for battery to Chicago police officer (forestparkreview.com)
- Hybrid religion (oakpark.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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