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News from January 2017

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Harrisburg City Council passes 2017-18 estimated tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 4, 2017

Harrisburg City Council passes 2017-18 estimated tax levy at its recent meeting.

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners appoints 2017 chairman

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 4, 2017

Williamson County Board of Commissioners appoints 2017 chairman at its recent special meeting.

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Davis Junction Board of Trustees accepts bid for Ogle Crossings sump pump project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 4, 2017

Davis Junction Board of Trustees accepts bid for Ogle Crossings sump pump project at its recent meeting.

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House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’

By SE Illinois News | Jan 4, 2017

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.

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Timberlake donates $250 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2017

Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge has received $202,135 in contributions in 2016 from 116 donors.

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Cohn donates $5,400 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2017

Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge has received $202,135 in contributions in 2016 from 116 donors.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Kathy Adams | Jan 2, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Teens explore careers at SIC's Applied Technology Spotlight Day

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 1, 2017

From styled locks and lacquered nails to welding and electric technology, high school juniors and seniors recently explored career options with hands-on learning at Southeastern Illinois College’s Applied Technology Spotlight Day.

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Marion Chamber to host awards banquet and auction

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 1, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to the public to attend its 96th Annual Awards Banquet & Auction, starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, at the Pavilion in Marion.

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Illinois Racing Board reviews background check results

By Louie Torres | Jan 1, 2017

The Illinois Racing Board met Oct. 19 to review criminal background check results.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board accepts resignation

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 1, 2017

The Illinois Labor Relations Board met Sept. 9 to accept a resignation.

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Carmi City Council presents vendor invoices

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 1, 2017

The Carmi City Council met Nov. 15 to present vendor invoices.

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Illinois EPA agriculture forum discusses supply chain simplification

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 1, 2017

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Agriculture Water Quality Partnership Forum met May 17 to discuss supply chain simplification.

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Illinois EPA water agency members discuss water testing

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 1, 2017

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Supply Operator Certification Advisory Board met Sept. 14 to discuss drinking water testing.

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Former state school employee Holcomb paid in $19K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $839K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2017

Former state school employee John Holcomb, who retired in December 2016, saved $18,596 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Ray paid in $6K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $101K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2017

Former state school employee Michael Ray, who retired in December 2016, saved $5,605 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Prewitt paid in $56K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $864K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2017

Former state school employee Linda Prewitt, who retired in December 2016, saved $55,963 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 Evans paid in $86K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.63M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2017

Former state school employee Julie Evans, who retired in December 2016, saved $85,722 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.