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News from November 2016

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Report says SNAP unequally benefits Illinois families of illegal immigrants

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

In the overwhelming majority of states, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to families with an illegal immigrant wage earner in it while denying benefits to an identical family of American citizens having the same income, according to a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).

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Auburn Economic Development Committee to meet and establish the scope of its duties

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 16, 2016

Auburn Economic Development Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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Jersey Community School District 100 Board to hear tax levy presentation

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 16, 2016

Jersey Community School District No. 100 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

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Analyst: Illinois must create less-hostile tax climate to retain residents, businesses

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois needs to diversify its tax base and make changes to become more competitive if it wants to stem the tide of people leaving the state, an analyst for an independent policy organization said during a recent radio show interview.

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

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Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

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Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees to discuss the Holiday Walk on the Square

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board to seek bids for summer projects

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Pawnee CUSD No. 11 to hold hearing on waiver for non-resident tuition of district employees

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 15, 2016

Pawnee Community Unified School District No. 11 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By West Central Reporter | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

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Pittsfield City Council participates in state surplus program

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 13, 2016

The city of Pittsfield City Council met Oct. 4 to participate in State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program.

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Jacksonville committee addresses Grove Street parking

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The city of Jacksonville Planning & Public Works Committee met Oct. 3 to address Grove Street parking.

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Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 12, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Irvington CCSD 11 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 12, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Irvington CCSD 11 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Illinois Racing Board to take action on licensees

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 11, 2016

Illinois Racing Board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Southwestern Community Unit School District No. 9 Board to select new board member

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 11, 2016

Southwestern Community Unit School District No. 9 Board  of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Farrington CCSD 99 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 9, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Farrington CCSD 99 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Tracy takes Dist. 47 state Senate seat unopposed

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 8, 2016

Republican candidate Jil Tracy took the District 47 state Senate seat unopposed as incumbent John Sullivan (D-Quincy) did not seek re-election.

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State places Pinckneyville SD 50 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pinckneyville SD 50 on its "Financial Recognition" list.