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News from July 2016

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Chatham Area Public Library Board updated on tax receipts

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Area Public Library Board received an update on tax receipts.

Illinois Amusement Safety Board to discuss zip-line rides' popularity

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 18, 2016

The Illinois Department of Labor Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board will discuss the growing popularity of zip-line rides at its next meeting 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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Sangamon Jail Committee to consider new correctional officer hire

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 18, 2016

The Sangamon County Jail Committee will consider a plan to hire a new correctional officer to fill an opening, at its next meeting Tuesday at noon.

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Springfield Public Schools Board to discuss head-injury policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 18, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board will discuss its student-athlete concussion/head injury policy at its next meeting, 6 p.m. Monday at 1900 W. Monroe St.

Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority to elect commissioners

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 18, 2016

The Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority Board will elect commissioners at its next meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 1100 E. Norris Drive, in Ottawa.

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In Ball State business-climate state ranking, Illinois 46th

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 18, 2016

Ball State University in Indiana has created a new business-climate ranking system called the States’ Business Climates Index, in which Illinois ranked 46th out of 50.

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University of Illinois Springfield hires interim head coach from within

By Sean Fowler | Jul 18, 2016

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) women's soccer team has promoted from within, naming assistant coach Erin Egolf its interim head coach.

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Springfield water-valve repairs require lane closure, rerouting

By JoAnna Brown | Jul 17, 2016

Repairs to a broken water valve by City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) necessitate a rerouting of eastbound Carpenter Street between Eighth and Ninth Streets, and closure of a southbound lane on Ninth Street between Miller and Carpenter Streets.

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation discusses remedial training

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation discussed remedial training and received a legislative update.

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African American Advisory Council discusses foster-home recruitment strategy

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the African American Advisory Council discussed its statewide foster-home recruitment strategy.

Illinois Foster Care Council discusses quality-of-care concerns

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Foster Care Advisory Council discussed foster-home quality-of-care concerns.

Springfield City Council to consider settling injured pedestrian's lawsuit

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 15, 2016

The Springfield City Council will consider accepting a settlement offer over a lawsuit filed after a pedestrian tripped and fell on a city sidewalk, at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1450 Groth St.

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Livestock Advisory Board discusses animal-control laws

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Livestock Commissioners Advisory Board discussed proposed rule changes to animal-control regulations.

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GOP lawmakers file resolution to remove Mautino amid state, federal investigations

By John Breslin | Jul 13, 2016

Illinois lawmakers want to remove the state’s auditor general from office as federal and state probes continue into the former state representative's questionable spending of campaign finances.

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Springfield closes part of Capitol Street this week for sewer repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

The City of Springfield has closed eastbound Capitol Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets to all traffic this week for sewer repairs.

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Springfield City Council agrees to settle firefighter's workers' comp claim

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield City Council agreed to settle a city firefighter's workers' compensation claim.

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Springfield begins resurfacing, repair projects on several streets

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 13, 2016

The City of Springfield began construction work this week to remove and replace portions of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and accessible ramps on the following streets: Fourth (Capitol-Madison), Carpenter (16th-19th), Chenery (Henrietta-Pasfield), Henrietta (Lawrence-Vine), Lowell (Lenox-Outer Park) and Pasfield (Lenox-Outer Park).

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Think tank: State has been shortchanging social services for over a decade

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 13, 2016

Over the years, Illinois’ budget fiasco has dealt many of the state’s social service providers knockout blows.

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Report: State pension reform needed to avoid 'catastrophic' fate

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 13, 2016

Taxpayers United of America (TUA) recently released its 10th Annual Illinois State Pensions Report examining the state’s General Assembly Retirement System (GARS), Judges’ Retirement System (JRS), Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), State Universities Retirement System (SURS), State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

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Retiring SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute director talks history, state's fiscal crisis and upcoming general election

By Andrew Burger | Jul 13, 2016

There is no painless fix that will get Illinois out of its fiscal mess anytime soon, the retiring director of the Southern Illinois University Paul Simon Public Policy Institute said during a recent interview.