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News from November 2016

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GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By SE Illinois News | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

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Frankfort SD 157-C reviews contract with Aramark

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 2, 2016

The Frankfort School District 157-C met Aug. 29 to review contract with Aramark.

Frankfort library board approves bid for roof repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 2, 2016

The Frankfort Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 25 to approve a bid for roof repairs.

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Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By SE Illinois News | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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19.04 percent of people in Mound City receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

19.04 percent of people in Mound City were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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8.76 percent of people in Olive Branch receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

8.76 percent of people in Olive Branch were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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7.73 percent of people in Raleigh receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

7.73 percent of people in Raleigh were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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9.92 percent of people in Shawneetown receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

9.92 percent of people in Shawneetown were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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11.96 percent of people in Ullin receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

11.96 percent of people in Ullin were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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11.99 percent of people in West Frankfort receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

11.99 percent of people in West Frankfort were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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15.27 percent of people in Zeigler receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

15.27 percent of people in Zeigler were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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8.87 percent of people in Golconda receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

8.87 percent of people in Golconda were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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5.3 percent of people in Macedonia receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

5.3 percent of people in Macedonia were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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7.39 percent of people in Buncombe receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

7.39 percent of people in Buncombe were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

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Poll finds Trump leading Clinton by 39 percent in southeast Illinois

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 1, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading Democrat Hillary Clinton by 39 percent in southeastern Illinois, a new Ogden & Fry poll commissioned by the Liberty Principles PAC, taken on Friday and Saturday, said.

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Former state school employee Soderberg paid in $179K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.19M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.