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News from December 2016

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Carrollton Community Unified School District No.1 Board appoints new high school head track coach

By Louie Torres | Dec 21, 2016

Carrollton Community Unified School District No.1 Board appoints new high school head track coach at a recent meeting.

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Caleb Briscoe donates $248.84 to Citizens for Caleb Briscoe

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 21, 2016

Caleb Briscoe, (Rr 3 Box 71, Roodhouse), donated $248.84 to Roodhouse's Citizens for Caleb Briscoe on Jan. 1, 2016.

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Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By West Central Reporter | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.

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Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits

By West Central Reporter | Dec 21, 2016

Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.

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General Assembly adjourns veto session without budget; stopgap expires Dec. 31

By West Central Reporter | Dec 21, 2016

As the clock ticks down toward the new year, budget talks remain at an impasse in Illinois and the stopgap budget will expire on Dec. 31.

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Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term

By West Central Reporter | Dec 20, 2016

After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.

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Greenville City Council votes to approve multifamily units as a conditional use in a commercial zone

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 20, 2016

Greenville City Council votes to approve multifamily units as a conditional use in a commercial zone during a recent meeting.

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Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board to take action on tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 20, 2016

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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Greenville Board of Adjustments hosts public hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 18, 2016

The city of Greenville Board of Adjustments met June 14 to host a public hearing on a code enforcement ordinance violation.

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Jacksonville City Council reappoints library trustees

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 18, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 26 to reappoint library trustees.

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Godfrey Finance Committee considers microsurfacing project plan changes

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 18, 2016

The village of Godfrey Finance Committee met Sept. 6 to consider changing the microsurfacing project plans.

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Godfrey energy committee reviews lighting proposal

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 18, 2016

The village of Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee met Aug. 1 to review a lighting proposal.

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James P. Bruner donates $5,400 to Citizens for Bryce Benton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2016

James P. Bruner, (202 Carobeth Drive, Jacksonville), donated $5,400 to Springfield's Citizens for Bryce Benton on Jan. 11, 2016.

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Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners approves 2015-16 audit

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 16, 2016

Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners approves 2015-16 audit at its recent meeting.

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Dennis Hatch donates $250 to Citizens for Sprague

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 16, 2016

Dennis Hatch, (575 W. St. Louis St., Nashville), donated $250 to Belleville's Citizens for Sprague on Jan. 11, 2016.

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Thomas Carlisle donates $200 to Sangamon County Republican Central Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 16, 2016

Thomas Carlisle, (57 Bourbaki Road, New Berlin), donated $200 to Springfield's Sangamon County Republican Central Committee on Jan. 12, 2016.

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Pittsfield City Council approves annual tax levy on second reading

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 15, 2016

Pittsfield City Council approves annual tax levy on second reading during a recent meeting.

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Godfrey Public Safety Committee moves to ensure residential rental facilities have upgraded smoke detectors

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 15, 2016

Godfrey Public Safety Committee moves to ensure residential rental facilities have upgraded smoke detectors during its recent meeting.

Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee readies sustainability plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 15, 2016

Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee readies sustainability plan to be presented to the village board this month or in January.

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Chris Doscotch donates $500 to Committee to Elect Evan Owens

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2016

Chris Doscotch, (2708 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria), donated $500 to Benton's Committee to Elect Evan Owens on Jan. 15, 2016.