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News from June 2017

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House Democrat Brandon Phelps receives personalized letter asking him to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Southeast Illinois area Democrat in the House Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) recently received a letter from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing his attention to the permanent property tax freeze he voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

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SIU track and field team competes in junior championships

By Nathan Davis | Jun 25, 2017

Two former Southern Illinois University Salukis earned a place on the USA Track and Field team for the upcoming International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in London, England, thanks to strong performances at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Junior Championships in Sacramento, California, according to SIU Athletics.

Rauner tells people: Power of change is in your hands alone

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 23, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner told listeners of the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show that they'd better not rely on entrenched politicians to save them.

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Illinois among states seen as on the precipice of a pension disaster

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jun 23, 2017

Officials in Springfield and around the country are talking about a “pension cliff” and trying to determine what will happen as large numbers of educators become fully vested in school district pension benefit systems.

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'Panicked' Democrats fear House downfall after approving school funding bill, radio host says

By Karen Kidd | Jun 23, 2017

Democratic state lawmakers showed their true colors in May when they demanded an investigation into an article about apparently doomed school funding reform legislation, a radio show co-host said recently.

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Overtaxed Illinoisans also seeing nation's smallest growth in personal income

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 23, 2017

Illinois’ average personal income growth since the Great Recession is tied with Nevada for the worst in the country, according to data from Pew Charitable Trusts recently published on the Illinois Policy Institute website.

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Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met March 9.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met Thursday, March 9.

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Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met April 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met Thursday, April 13.

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Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met May 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met Thursday, May 11.

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Cypress School District 64 Board met June 20.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Cypress School District 64 Board met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.

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City of Vienna City Council met May 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, May 17.

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City of Vienna City Council met June 21.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

City of Vienna City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21.

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City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met April 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met Wednesday, April 12.

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City of Metropolis City Council met May 22.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, May 22.

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Anne West Lindsey Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 25.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Anne West Lindsey Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 25.

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City of Metropolis City Council met June 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

City of Metropolis City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12.

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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met June 19.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 23, 2017

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met at 8 a.m. Monday, June 19.

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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met May 15.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 22, 2017

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, May 15.

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Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 22, 2017

Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 11.

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Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 9.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 22, 2017

Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 9.