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News from August 2016

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Mt. Pulaski council addresses ATVs and golf carts on city streets

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

The Mt. Pulaski City Council met July 12 to discuss concerns about all-terrain vehicles and golf carts being driven on city streets.

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Bond County teachers may work an additional period

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met Monday to consider adding periods for high school teachers this school year.

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Jacksonville committee to study recycling program

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

The city of Jacksonville Special Studies Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday to discuss the Jacksonville recycling program.

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Jersey CUSD 100 appoints volunteer tennis coach

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

The Jersey Community Unified School District 100 School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday to appoint a new volunteer tennis coach.

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Greenville planners review liquor license request

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The city of Greenville Plan Commission met Thursday to review a bar/tavern liquor license request for 2105 S. Fourth St.

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Auburn's Health and Safety Committee to convene Monday

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The city of Auburn Health and Safety Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday.

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Barry City Council receives law enforcement report

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The Barry City Council met July 5 to receive the police report from the Pike County Sheriffs office.

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Greenville board hears report on summer reading project

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The city of Greenville Library Board met Thursday to receive a final report on the summer reading project.

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Jacksonville council approves contract change for water treatment plant

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met  July 25 to approve a contract change order with Williams Brothers Contractors for the new Jacksonville Water Treatment Plant. 

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I-70 Baseball Clinic gains tourism committee's support

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The city of Greenville Tourism Committee met June 23 to approve a request support from the I-70 Baseball Clinic submitted by the athletic director at Greenville High School.

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River Forest school board participates in annual planning

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 14, 2016

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education met Wednesday for goal setting and annual planning. 

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Board OKs improvements to Jacksonville Public Library grounds

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 14, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday to hear plans for improvement of the appearance of the library grounds.

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Brighton library board updates director posting

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 12, 2016

The Brighton Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 4 to update qualifications and responsibilities for the position of library director.

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Pittsfield hosts Little League State Tournament

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 12, 2016

The Pittsfield City Council met July 19 to discuss plans for hosting the Little League State Tournament.

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Greenville council proclaims AMVETS Post 140 Day

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 12, 2016

The Greenville City Council met Tuesday to proclaim it AMVETS Post 140 Day.

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Jacksonville City Council reviews drunkenness ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met Monday to discuss amending the city's drunkenness ordinance.

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Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board approves teacher hires

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

The Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board of Education met June 21 to approve the hiring of new teachers and coaches.

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Steering committee may reduce annual maximum benefit amount

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 10, 2016

The Percentage of Income Payment Program Steering Committee met April 8 to consider reducing the annual maximum benefit amount from $1,800 to $1,600.

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Registration with advisory board required for unemployment claims

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 10, 2016

The Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board met March 17 to review procedures and ensure all claimants who are required to register with the employment service do so before receiving unemployment benefits.

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Illinois Workforce Investment Board Act faces revision

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 8, 2016

The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board met Feb. 25 to discuss a bill that would amend the current Illinois workforce Investment Board Act to reflect changes required by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.