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News from October 2016

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Greenville Planning Commission creates bar and tavern license

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 27, 2016

The city of Greenville Planning Commission met May 23 to create a bar and tavern license.

Auburn Parks & Recreation Committee plans movie nights

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 27, 2016

The city of Auburn Parks & Recreation Committee met Oct. 10 to plan future movie nights.

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Greenville Police Commissioners review Sargent promotion questions

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 27, 2016

The city of Greenville Police Commissioners met Oct. 5 to review Sargent promotion questions.

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Jacksonville City Council hosts workshop

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 27, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met Oct. 11 to host a workshop.

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New Berlin CUSD No. 16 Board to hear second reading of policy updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 26, 2016

New Berlin CUSD No. 16 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board to appoint new board member

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 26, 2016

Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.

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Displaced Illinois student veterans to attain state support

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 26, 2016

With the unexpected recent closing of ITT Technical Institute, two state agencies in Springfield have stepped in to assist affected Illinois veterans whose educational plans were disrupted just days before classes were scheduled to begin.

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Highest paid teacher in Farrington CCSD 99 earned $44,322 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

The top 3 highest paid teachers in Farrington CCSD 99 each earned more than $27,000.

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Swanson focusing on local Issues and helping community prior to elections

By Robert Lawson | Oct 25, 2016

Daniel Swanson, a Republican running for House District 74, says he is focused on helping local organizations and members of the community prior to elections.

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Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' website

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

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5.76 percent of people in Chester receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

5.76 percent of people in Chester 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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7.03 percent of people in Percy receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

7.03 percent of people in Percy 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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4.63 percent of people in Prairie Du Rocher receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

4.63 percent of people in Prairie Du Rocher 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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Bluford CCSD 114 placed on "Financial Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Bluford CCSD 114 on its "Financial Early Warning" list.

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Highest paid teacher in Akin CCSD 91 earned $56,890.68 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

The top 3 highest paid teachers in Akin CCSD 91 each earned more than $53,000.

Pittsfield City Council reviews ordinance on elected officials salaries

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 21, 2016

Pittsfield City Council reviews ordinance on elected officials salaries during this week's meeting.

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Jacksonville School District 117 Board to conduct interviews for new board member Oct. 26

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 21, 2016

Jacksonville School District 117 Board to conduct interviews for new board member Oct. 26.

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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

By West Central Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

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Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

By West Central Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois needs to get its fiscal house in order, undergo regulatory reform, overhaul its tax code and retool its education system to save the middle class, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Greg Baise said during a recent news conference at the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By West Central Reporter | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.