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News from May 2016

Chicago schools spend 32 percent more than Wanless Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Wanless Elementary School in Sangamon County is 32 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Laketown Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Laketown Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Prairie Skies Library District Board to discuss Ashland site renovations

By LocalLabs News Service | May 5, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library District Board will discuss painting and roof estimates for the Ashland location at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at 555 Buckeye Road in Pleasant Plains.

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Springfield council considers tentative deal with electrical workers union

By LocalLabs News Service | May 5, 2016

At a meeting this week, Springfield City Council considered a tentative deal between the Office of Public Works and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 193.

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Sangamon Jail Committee considers high-tech inmate visitation system

By LocalLabs News Service | May 4, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Jail Committee considered a proposed inmate phone and video-visitation system.

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Springfield Public Works Office lines sewers on Monroe Street section

By LocalLabs News Service | May 4, 2016

The Springfield Office of Public Works recently lined sewers on Monroe Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Ridgely Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Ridgely Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Enos Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Enos Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Casey council expected to OK no utilities rate increases for fiscal 2017

By LocalLabs News Service | May 3, 2016

At this week's meeting, Casey City Council was expected to approve a measure mandating no rate increases to local public utility services for fiscal 2017.

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Mattoon City Council expected to approve loan for library tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | May 3, 2016

The Mattoon City Council is expected to approve a $40,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Mattoon Library during its 6:30 p.m. meeting today.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Springfield High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 3, 2016

Operational spending at Springfield High School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Pleasant Plains High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 3, 2016

Operational spending at Pleasant Plains High School in Sangamon County is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Feitshans Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Feitshans Elementary School in Sangamon is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Springfield Southeast High

By Local Labs News Service | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Springfield Southeast High Sch in Sangamon is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Average Chicago school spends 35 percent more than Pleasant Plains Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Pleasant Plains Middle School in Sangamon is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Lincoln Library Board discusses Summer Book Sale

By LocalLabs News Service | May 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lincoln Library Board in Springfield discussed the upcoming Summer Book Sale.

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Sherman Public Library Board to discuss employment issues tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | May 2, 2016

The Sherman Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss employment issues and an accountant proposal at a special meeting 6 p.m. today in the library's meeting room.

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Prairie Skies library district makes donation in memory of deceased trustee

By LocalLabs News Service | May 1, 2016

Prairie Skies Public Library District's board of trustees voted to make a donation to the St. John’s Breadline in Springfield in memory of Trustee Gloria Rhoads, who recently passed away.

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Former battalion chief McNicholas paid in $246K to pension fund, could collect $4.78M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2016

Former battalion chief John McNicholas, who retired in April 2016, saved $245,935 toward a pension over 36 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.

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Former state school employee Emmons paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $375K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Donna Emmons, who retired in April 2016, saved $25,804 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.