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Analyst: Illinois must create less-hostile tax climate to retain residents, businesses

By Karen Kidd | Nov 4, 2016

Illinois needs to diversify its tax base and to make changes to become more competitive if it wants to stem the tide of people leaving the state, an analyst for an independent policy organization said during a recent radio show interview.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

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GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 2, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

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Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By Karen Kidd | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Naperville litigation result of too many jurisdictions statewide

By Karen Kidd | Nov 2, 2016

The legal tussle between Naperville Township and the Naperville Township Road District is emblematic of the problems caused in Illinois, a state with almost 7,000 units of local government, a writer for a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.

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Former state school employee Bohl paid in $63K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $911K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Nancy Bohl, who retired in October 2016, saved $62,983 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Todd paid in $5K to pension fund, could collect $74K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Valerie Todd, who retired in October 2016, saved $5,165 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former firefighter West paid in $102K to pension fund, could collect $3.43M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former firefighter Steve West, who retired in October 2016, saved $101,783 toward a pension over 29 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.

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Former state university employee Bohl paid in $752 to pension fund, could collect $197K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Nancy Bohl, who retired in October 2016, saved $752 toward a pension over 2 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former firefighter King paid in $128K to pension fund, could collect $3.43M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former firefighter Michael King, who retired in October 2016, saved $127,714 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 Mannino paid in $90K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.37M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Mark Mannino, who retired in October 2016, saved $90,112 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Evans paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $662K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Rita Evans, who retired in October 2016, saved $42,729 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Teer paid in $12K to pension fund, could collect $175K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Laura Teer, who retired in October 2016, saved $11,677 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Schwind paid in $31K to pension fund, could collect $692K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Diane Schwind, who retired in October 2016, saved $31,135 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Saxby paid in $97K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.31M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Cynthia Saxby, who retired in October 2016, saved $96,531 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former district chief Howard paid in $263K to pension fund, could collect $5.82M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former district chief Larry Howard, who retired in October 2016, saved $262,728 toward a pension over 37 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.

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Former state university employee Lemish paid in $78K to pension fund, could collect $1.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Dafna Lemish, who retired in October 2016, saved $78,280 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Wilson paid in $78K to pension fund, could collect $1.67M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Dawn Wilson, who retired in October 2016, saved $77,917 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Babb paid in $107K to pension fund, could collect $1.56M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state university employee Michael Babb, who retired in October 2016, saved $107,188 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Avery paid in $51K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.15M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Michael Avery, who retired in October 2016, saved $50,971 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.