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News from October 2016

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Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By West Central Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

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Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By West Central Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

Godfrey community committee approves billboard campaign

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2016

The village of Godfrey Community Planning, Economic Development, and Infrastructure Committee met Aug. 17 to approve billboard campaign.

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Godfrey Board of Town Trustees address salaries

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2016

The village of Godfrey Board of Town Trustees met Aug. 2 to address salaries for elected officials.

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River Forest Public Schools board appoints classified personnel

By Louie Torres | Oct 20, 2016

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education met Oct. 4 to appoint classified personnel.

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Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee examines firework snafu

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2016

The village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee met July 8 to examine the Family Fun Fest firework snafu.

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6.04 percent of people in Waltonville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

6.04 percent of people in Waltonville 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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3.95 percent of people in Scheller receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

3.95 percent of people in Scheller 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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3.14 percent of people in Hoyleton receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

3.14 percent of people in Hoyleton 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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5.5 percent of people in Coulterville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

5.5 percent of people in Coulterville 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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3.97 percent of people in Ellis Grove receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2016

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

Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board considers bond issuance for school repairs

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board considers bond issuance for school repairs at Monday's meeting.

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Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board discusses strategic planning

By Olivia Olsen | Oct 19, 2016

Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board discusses strategic planning at Monday's meeting.

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Jacksonville Public Library Board hears update on landscape maintenance

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Jacksonville Public Library Board hears update on landscape maintenance at a recent meeting.

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Committee of the Whole to hold closed session

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education Committee of the Whole will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Jerseyville City Council reviews request for Halloween parade street closure

By Louie Torres | Oct 19, 2016

Jerseyville City Council reviews request for Halloween parade street closure at a recent meeting.

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Auburn City Council discusses appointment of economic development committee

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Auburn City Council discusses appointment of economic development committee at Monday's meeting.

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Jersey Community School District 100 Board to review various policies

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Jersey Community School District No. 100 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board to set special meeting for open board position

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

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Pawnee Community Unified School District No. 11 Board to take action on employment decisions

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 19, 2016

Pawnee Community Unified School District No. 11 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.