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News from January 2017

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By West Central Reporter | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By West Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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Illinois deaf commission recommends 2017 meeting dates

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission met March 18 to recommend 2017 meeting dates.

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Godfrey Finance Committee reviews raffle ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Finance Committee met Nov. 1 to review the raffle ordinance.

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Jacksonville library trustees approve internet access policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met Dec. 12 to approve internet access policy.

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Jacksonville City Council rezones property

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Jacksonville City Council met Dec. 12 to rezone property.

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Godfrey emergency services discuss volunteer outreach

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency met Sept. 27 to discuss volunteer outreach.

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Godfrey Township Board of Trustees approves bills

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Godfrey Township Board of Trustees met Dec. 8 to approve bills.

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Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee met Dec. 9 to hear public comments.

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Godfrey Special Projects Sewer Committee reviews sewer rates

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Special Projects Sewer Committee met Dec. 7 to review sewer rates.

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Brighton Memorial Library trustees review financial report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Brighton Memorial Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 13 to review the financial report.

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Brighton Memorial Library trustees review expense report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Brighton Memorial Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 to review the expense report.

Godfrey Capital Projects Committee reviews sales tax initiative

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The village of Godfrey Capital Projects Committee met Dec. 6 to review sales tax initiative.

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Jacksonville trustees review annual inspection results

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 29, 2017

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 11 to review annual inspection results.

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ISU Police Department offers comforting room for crime victims to speak in supportive environment

By Kathy Adams | Jan 29, 2017

The Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) now offers a comforting space for crime victims to speak with officers in a non-threatening, supportive environment.

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Jerseyville City Council establishes enterprise zone

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 28, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Dec. 6 to establish an enterprise zone.

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Auburn City Council updates comprehensive plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 28, 2017

The Auburn City Council met Dec. 5 to update the comprehensive plan.

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Greenville Tourism Committee reviews funding requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 28, 2017

The city of Greenville Tourism Committee met Aug. 25 to review funding requests.