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News from November 2016

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Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

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Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

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Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 100th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 18, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 100th Illinois House district, according to a West Central Reporter analysis.

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Illegal food stamp trafficking at record levels in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

While July marked an all-year high for the number of individuals on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois, it also marked a time when food stamp trafficking is on the rise.

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Study shows Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the U.S.

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

Nationally, the unemployment rate for black Americans stands at 8.1 percent, which is higher than the national average of all Americans; but Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the entire country at 15 percent.

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Trump carries 91 of 102 counties in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Nov 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump won all but 11 of Illinois' 102 counties in the Nov. 8 election despite losing the popular vote in the state.

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Jacksonville City Council approves payment for construction services at Pet Safe Bark Park

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 17, 2016

Jacksonville City Council approves payment for construction services at Pet Safe Bark Park at a recent meeting

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River Forest School District No. 90 to hold communications committee meeting

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 17, 2016

River Forest School District No. 90 Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

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McClellan CCSD 12 placed on 'Financial Review' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed McClellan CCSD 12 on its "Financial Review" list.

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Chester CUSD 139 placed on 'Financial Watch' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Chester CUSD 139 on its "Financial Watch" list.

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State places Sparta CUSD 140 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sparta CUSD 140 on its "Financial Review" list.

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State place Summersville SD 79 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Summersville SD 79 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Grand Prairie CCSD 6 on 'Financial Early Warning' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Grand Prairie CCSD 6 on its "Financial Early Warning" list.

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State places Mount Vernon SD 80 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Mount Vernon SD 80 on its "Financial Review" list.

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10.24 percent of people in Mount Vernon receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 17, 2016

10.24 percent of people in Mount Vernon were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by West Central Reporter.

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Critics say teacher pension pickups oppress taxpayers

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

One of the biggest wins for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) when it scored a victory through a new four-year contract is that pension pickups were preserved; but what is good for teachers is not always what is good for everyone else as the plan stands to cost taxpayers a fortune.

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Nashville CCSD 49 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Nashville CCSD 49 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Woodlawn CCSD 4 placed on 'Financial Watch' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Woodlawn CCSD 4 on its "Financial Watch" list.