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Week in Review: Human Remains Found Off I-55, Teachers Union Authorizes Strike

A look back at the top headlines in Burr Ridge this past week.

A telecommunications worker came upon human remains near the intersection of I-55 and LaGrange Road on Tuesday.

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After a fourth unsuccessful attempt at mediation, the teachers of have authorized a teachers strike. Union members are concerned a grievance filed against the district earlier might be being held against them in negotiations.

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The village has adopted a spending plan for next year. Although the $16.8 million budget was unanimously supported, there was a debate over $75,000 to purchase billboards to advertise Burr Ridge hotels.

On May 15, a DuPage County judge will hear arguments on whether board member Dianne Barrett should be allowed to file a third amended complaint against the board. Barrett had sued the school board for access to district records in a case , but a small piece of the case .

In another D86 story, the school board is moving forward to censure member Dianne Barrett for accusing it of bond fraud.

Congratulations to Brookhaven Marketplace for claiming its directory listing on Burr Ridge Patch this week!

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