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News from October 2016

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Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board discusses bond sale

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board discusses bond sale during yesterday's meeting.

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Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

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10.33 percent of people in Du Quoin receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

10.33 percent of people in Du Quoin were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by West Central Reporter.

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Highest paid teacher in Waltonville CUSD 1 earned $77,819.99 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

The top 10 highest paid teachers in Waltonville CUSD 1 each earned more than $54,000.

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Godfrey Board of Trustees to consider Enterprise Zone ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

Godfrey Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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1.78 percent of people in Addieville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

1.78 percent of people in Addieville 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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3.45 percent of people in Nashville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

3.45 percent of people in Nashville 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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Godfrey Township Board of Trustees approve bills

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2016

The Godfrey Township Board of Trustees met Oct. 4 to approve bills.

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Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission approve two car garage

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2016

The village of Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission met June 15 approve construction of a two car garage.

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Godfrey Public Safety Committee reviews financial assistance request

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2016

The village of Godfrey Public Safety Committee met Oct. 3 to review a presentation for financial assistance.

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Godfrey Board of Trustees approve bill payment

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met Oct. 4 to approve payment of outstanding bills.

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Auburn City Council trick-or-treat hours

By Louie Torres | Oct 13, 2016

The Auburn City Council met Oct. 3 to set trick-or-treat hours.

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Did you know nine in ten Illinois journalists vote Democrat?

By West Central Reporter | Oct 10, 2016

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board made headlines last week when it endorsed Gary Johnson for U.S. president.

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2.73 percent of people in Radom receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 2.73 percent of people in Radom were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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10.26 percent of people in Willisville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 10.26 percent of people in Willisville were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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8.49 percent of people in Sparta receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 8.49 percent of people in Sparta were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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4.61 percent of people in Ashley receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 4.61 percent of people in Ashley were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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4.17 percent of people in Steeleville receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 4.17 percent of people in Steeleville were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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2.94 percent of people in Oakdale receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the West Central Reporter, 2.94 percent of people in Oakdale were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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State's pension-debt crisis lingers as solutions seem to remain elusive

By West Central Reporter | Oct 7, 2016

Illinois' public pension crisis has been bumped out of the headlines by the Nov. 8 presidential election and other attention-grabbers, but the crisis hasn't gone away, the vice president of a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.