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News from August 2016

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Sangamon County Executive Committee reviews appointments, nominations

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Executive Committee reviewed appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.

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Sangamon Committee of Whole considers overhaul of fire protection districts

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Committee of the Whole discussed a possible reorganization of the county's fire protection districts.

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Rauner: When wheels of government-reform efforts grind to halt, voters suffer

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 8, 2016

When members of the Illinois General Assembly return for the fall veto session, they should be prepared to vote on placing a constitutional amendment for term limits on the ballot and to create independently drawn legislative maps, Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently.

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Amid property tax season, Rauner says state's residents take too big a hit

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

As homeowners prepared to remit their annual property tax bills ahead of a recent deadline, Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a conciliatory statement from Springfield recognizing the hardship that Illinois’ high tax rates impose on constituents.

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Rauner calls on voters to take back their government from entrenched politicians

By Kerry Goff | Aug 8, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told a group of voters that they should have the right to take back their government through the Fair Map Amendment ballot measure, which aims to overhaul the redistricting process.

Licensing Reform Bill aims to help ex-cons secure jobs

By JoAnn Seltzer | Aug 8, 2016

SPRINGFIELD -- A criminal background can be a huge obstacle to overcome in Illinois, where many of the state's occupations require a state license. An occupational license can be denied because of a criminal record, but this may soon change.

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Rauner calls on General Assembly to vote on term limits in fall session

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 8, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently called on the Illinois General Assembly to vote on a term-limits constitutional amendment when members return for the fall session.

Sangamon County Board debates residential rezoning request

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

Sangamon County Board debates residential rezoning request at recent meeting.

IL Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee considers program changes for 2017

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 7, 2016

IL Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee considers program changes for 2017 at recent meeting.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee hears legislative update

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 7, 2016

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee hears legislative update at recent meeting.

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Illinois Department of Employment Security Advisory Board reviews overpayment auditing system

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 7, 2016

Illinois Department of Employment Security Advisory Board reviews overpayment auditing system at recent meeting.

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All Independent Maps supporters' eyes on state Supreme Court

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

With an Aug. 26 deadline just around the corner for Illinois’ statewide referendum question to be placed on November’s ballot, Independent Map Amendment supporters are still hoping for a win despite a recent initial setback.

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Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board OKs new call-in rule for members

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 5, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Institutional Review Board approved a new call-in rule for board members to ensure compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

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New state law reins in business-travel reimbursements for civil servants

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

In an effort to curb overspending of taxpayer money by civil servants on business trips and trim wastefulness, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed House Bill 4379 into law in Springfield, placing a clear-cut cap on reimbursements.

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Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discusses Certification Committee sign-ups

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discussed State Certification Advisory Committee applications.

Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discusses foster-parent survey results

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discussed the results of a recent foster-parent survey.

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Illinois DCEO's Enterprise Zone Board reviews pending applications

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) Enterprise Zone Board discussed pending Enterprise Zone applications.

Illinois Medicaid Committee to review mental health/drug-abuse disorder parity rules

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' (HFS) Medicaid Advisory Committee will review mental health/drug-abuse disorder parity rules at 10 a.m. Friday at the James R. Thompson Center, second floor in Room 2025, 100 W. Randolph St., in Chicago.

Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides discusses EPA regulations

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides discussed EPA regulations.

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State Fair Advisory Board discusses this year's projections

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois State Fair Advisory Board discussed profit and attendance projections for this year's fair.