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News from September 2016

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Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Despite a federal criminal investigation underway and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only person who has filed a complaint said he feels all alone.

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Executive's move to Indiana reflects problem for Illinois

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

An executive who has lived in Illinois almost all of his life says he is being driven out by economy and politics.

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Illinois' credit rating may be cut further as unpaid bills projected to reach $14 billion

By SE Illinois News | Sep 9, 2016

Moody's Investors Service warned Illinois this week that its lack of a budget may lead to more credit downgrades.

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Rauner urges Illinois voters to demand redistricting reform, term limits

By SE Illinois News | Sep 9, 2016

Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.

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Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board to take action on trustee election notice

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 8, 2016

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

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Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board to review budget and appropriation ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 8, 2016

Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

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Benton City Council approves fire truck purchase

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

Benton City Council approves fire truck purchase during a recent special meeting.

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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By Karen Kidd | Sep 6, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

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Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board considers waiver applications

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board considers three waiver applications at its recent meeting.

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Carmi City Council mulls water rate increase

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

Carmi City Council mulls water rate increase during its recent meeting.

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Fowler supports 'Blue Lives Matter' legislation

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 5, 2016

Supports police, firefighters and other first responders; intends to increase legal protections.

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Carmi City Council to set date for TIF redevelopment plan and project public hearing

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 5, 2016

Carmi City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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Columbia seeks to take next step on golf course

By Brent Zell | Sep 2, 2016

Experience and talent will be in strong supply for Columbia this season.

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Inside Out 5K run/walk planned for Oct. 22

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 2, 2016

Union County Counseling Service (UCCS) will hold an Inside Out 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22,  at  Anna City Park.

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Cure named interim athletic director at Morthland

By Brent Zell | Sep 1, 2016

Reid Cure, head baseball coach and sports-information director at Morthland College, has been named the school's interim athletic director.

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Former SIU softball coach to be honored

By Brent Zell | Sep 1, 2016

Former Southern Illinois University softball coach Kay Brechtelsbauer will be honored with a series of events Sept. 10-11 in Carbondale.

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Frankfort Park District approves contract for Founders Center roof repairs

By Louie Torres | Sep 1, 2016

Frankfort Park District approves contract for Founders Center roof repairs at its recent meeting.

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Harrisburg City Council to award bid for City Hall auditorium air conditioners

By Louie Torres | Sep 1, 2016

Harrisburg City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

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Former state school employee Klaas paid in $112K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.18M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Mary Klaas, who retired in August 2016, saved $111,871 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.