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AFSCME leader presents inconsistent numbers from strike vote

By Mia Sims | Apr 7, 2017

A strike authorization vote by AFSCME members resulted in only 49 percent voting to authorize a strike, not the 81 percent of members that Executive Director Roberta Lynch announced at a press conference Feb. 23.

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How did Molly Wilson Kasiar spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Molly Wilson Kasiar's election campaign committee, Friends of Molly for State's Attorney, spent $800 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Brandon Phelps spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Democratic Brandon Phelps's election campaign committee, Brandon Phelps for State Representative, spent $79,239 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Dale Fowler spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2017

Republican Dale Fowler's election campaign committee, Fowler for Senate, spent $4,451 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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White County Board reappoints commissioners

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

The White County Board met Feb. 14 to reappoint commissioners.

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White County Board adopts MRF resolution

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

The White County Board met Feb. 3 to adopt and MRF resolution.

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Frankfort Park District commissioners lease real estate

By Louie Torres | Apr 7, 2017

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met Feb. 14 to lease real estate.

Illinois Medicaid advisory committee provides budget update

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Jan. 8 to provide a budget update.

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Metropolis mayor keeps seat; Brookport mayor is ousted

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 5, 2017

Superman's hometown casts ballots as new Metropolis mayor is determined.

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Medicaid, education must be key budget planks, former senator says

By Karen Kidd | Apr 4, 2017

Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Economist: Trump's order could save 100,000 coal jobs

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 3, 2017

After rolling back Obama-era regulations with an executive order on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and conservatives across the country are claiming a much-needed victory for the Republican Party and the coal industry that once flourished in Southern Illinois.

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Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

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Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Michael McGrady | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

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Frankfort park board hosts truth in taxation hearing

By Louie Torres | Apr 2, 2017

The Frankfort Square Park District Board met Jan. 19 to host a truth in taxation public hearing.

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West Frankfort council members discuss vacant lot donations

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 2, 2017

The West Frankfort City Council met Feb. 14 to discuss vacant lot donations.

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Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners changes staff levels

By Louie Torres | Apr 2, 2017

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met Dec. 13 to change staff levels.

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Former state school employee Welker paid in $170K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.72M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Dora Welker, who retired in March 2017, saved $170,210 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Rechner paid in $66K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Audrey Rechner, who retired in March 2017, saved $66,191 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Velazquez Greene paid in $87K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.14M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Naomi Velazquez Greene, who retired in March 2017, saved $87,049 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.