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News from May 2016

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2016

Operational spending at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School in Springfield is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Sangamon Civil Liabilities Committee to discuss Brandon James case

By LocalLabs News Service | May 19, 2016

The Sangamon County Civil Liabilities Committee will hold a closed session on a possible settlement in the Brandon James case at its next meeting at 5:15 p.m. today.

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Sangamon County Board OKs federal-funding pact to build Valley Trail

By LocalLabs News Service | May 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Board approved a resolution to enter into a Federal Aid Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to build the Sangamon Valley Trail.

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Sangamon County Liquor Committee considers several permit requests

By LocalLabs News Service | May 19, 2016

The Sangamon County Liquor Committee was expected to consider new, temporary and special-event permit requests at its meeting this week.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than U.S. Grant Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2016

Operational spending at U.S. Grant Middle School in Springfield is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Jane Addams Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2016

Operational spending at Jane Addams Elementary School in Springfield is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Sangamon County Jail Committee considers travel-voucher requests

By LocalLabs News Service | May 17, 2016

At its meeting this week, the Sangamon County Jail Committee considered travel-voucher requests for police personnel.

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Springfield City Council to discuss church-development plan

By LocalLabs News Service | May 17, 2016

The Springfield City Council will discuss the Fresh Visions Community Church development plan at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Harvard Park Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2016

Operational spending at Harvard Park Elementary School in Springfield is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 46 percent more than Sherman Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2016

Operational spending at Sherman Elementary School in Sherman is 46 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Chatham Library Board approves bid for HVAC system upgrades

By LocalLabs News Service | May 16, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library District Board approved a bid by Alpha Controls to perform library HVAC system upgrades.

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Springfield Transit Board discusses gas-detection system upgrades

By LocalLabs News Service | May 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Mass Transit District Board discussed the upgrades underway in the city's outdated gas-detection system, which can no longer be properly maintained or repaired.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Edwin A. Lee Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2016

Operational spending at Edwin A. Lee Elementary School in Springfield is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Dubois Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2016

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

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Springfield Housing Authority board discusses pest control contract extensions

By LocalLabs News Service | May 15, 2016

Springfield Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met recently to discuss the approval of the contract extension with American Pest Control Inc.

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Chatham Library Board hears presentations on 2007 GO bond

By LocalLabs News Service | May 13, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library District Board heard presentations on a 2007 general-obligation (GO) bond from Baird & Co. and Bernardi Securities at a special meeting this week.

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Sangamon County Board considers federal-aid pact to build Valley Trail

By LocalLabs News Service | May 13, 2016

The Sangamon County Board was expected to approve a federal aid pact with the Illinois Department of Transportation on construction of the Sangamon Valley Trail at its meeting this week.

Chicago schools spend 38 percent more than Glenwood High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 13, 2016

Operational spending at Glenwood High School in Sangamon County is 38 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 38 percent more than Ball Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 13, 2016

Operational spending at Ball Elementary School in Sangamon County is 38 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Illinois taxpayer rally to be held in Springfield on May 17

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 12, 2016

Taxpayers will have the opportunity to have their voices heard by gathering together for a Taxpayer Advocacy Day at the Illinois Statehouse on Tuesday, May 17.