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News from August 2016

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Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board to hear crib-death presentation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Institutional Review Board will hear a presentation on how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.

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Sangamon County Jail Committee considers filling open positions

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Jail Committee was expected to approve plans to fill two open positions at the jail.

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National legal reform group calls for veto of Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Executive Vice President Harold Kim recently asked Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto House Bill 4633.

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Unions vs. right-to-work debates heat up at colleges offering labor degrees

By Stephen Silver | Aug 3, 2016

A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities, including Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, have begun to offer degrees on the subject of labor and industrial relations.

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Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By Vimbai Chikomo | Aug 3, 2016

Most state funds that Illinois’ public universities receive go toward retiree pensions, a recent report said.

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Springfield City Council to consider several proposed annexation ordinances

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

The Springfield City Council will consider several proposed annexation ordinances at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1450 Groth St.

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Sherman trustees consider allowing use of MFT funds for highway-sign program

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

The Sherman Village Board will consider allowing the use of MFT funds for Sherman's portion of the Highway Sign Improvement Program (HSIP) at the board's next meeting 6 p.m. today at Sherman Village Hall, 401 St. John Drive.

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Sangamon County Employee Services Committee approves requisitions

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Employee Services Committee approved requisitions.

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Independent Maps coalition calls on state's high court to reverse ballot ruling

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 2, 2016

Independent Maps coalition supporters said recently that the Illinois Supreme Court should reverse a recent Cook County Circuit Court ruling and order the state to put the Independent Map Amendment on the ballot in the upcoming November election.

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Williamsville School District 15 Board discusses new-staff dinner

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board discussed the upcoming new-staff dinner with the school board.

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Williamsville School District 15 Board reviews policy-manual updates

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board reviewed recommended policy-manual updates.

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Springfield Public Schools Board set to OK consultant contracts

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 1, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board is expected to approve several contracts with consultants at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at the board's administrative offices, at 1900 W. Monroe St.

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Sherman trustees discuss emergency-siren software issues

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed emergency-siren software issues.

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Independent Maps files brief with state's high court ahead of ruling

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 1, 2016

Independent Maps, a non-partisan statewide coalition supporting a petition campaign to place the Independent Map Amendment on the state’s November ballot, has filed a 50-page brief with the Illinois Supreme Court.

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Former state university employee Williams paid in $943 to pension fund, could collect $104K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Robyn Williams, who retired in July 2016, saved $943 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Runge paid in $65K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $886K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Robin Runge, who retired in July 2016, saved $65,217 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Albrecht paid in $238K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $6.08M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Bradley Albrecht, who retired in July 2016, saved $238,289 toward a pension over 45 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Samuelson paid in $59K to pension fund, could collect $1.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Ruth Samuelson, who retired in July 2016, saved $59,106 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Harmon paid in $3K to pension fund, could collect $141K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Carolyn Harmon, who retired in July 2016, saved $2,671 toward a pension over 3 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Williams paid in $5K to pension fund, could collect $213K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Karen Williams, who retired in July 2016, saved $4,697 toward a pension over 3 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.