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News from September 2016

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Sherman trustees discuss efforts to remedy drainage problems at intersection

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed ongoing efforts to address drainage problems at Lost Tree Street and Meadowlands Drive.

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Sangamon County Jail Committee considers travel-voucher request

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent committee, the Sangamon County Jail Committee considered a travel-voucher request to attend the Problem-Oriented Policing Conference in Naperville.

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Dual Credit Transfer Policy proposal again on U of I Campus Senate agenda

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 7, 2016

The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Senate will hold a second reading of the  Dual Credit Transfer Policy at its next meeting 10 a.m. Friday.

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Illinois newspapers lash out against entrenched Springfield establishment

By Karen Kidd | Sep 6, 2016

This summer has been long and hard for Illinois residents and lawmakers amid a budget impasse and calls for redistricting and term-limits reform.

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Illinois Teachers Retirement System's latest return-rate projections costs taxpayers $420 million

By Karen Kidd | Sep 6, 2016

Illinois taxpayers are left with a bill for another $420 million paid into the state's underfunded pension account following a recent vote by the board of Illinois' largest public-pension fund to accept a lower rate of return on investments.

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Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By Karen Kidd | Sep 6, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off of the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on the ballot.

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Springfield Public Schools Board to consider approving consultant pacts

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board will consider approving several consultant agreements at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. today in the Board Room of the district offices, 1900 W. Monroe St.

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Attorney says 'ghost pensioners' drain state coffers, calls for reforms

By Karen Kidd | Sep 5, 2016

Illinois taxpayers cannot afford "ghost pensioners" a Chicago attorney said.

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Labor talks between Illinois, AFSCME deadlock on several issues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 3, 2016

An Illinois administrative judge ruled on Friday that negotiations between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the state of Illinois have reached a partial impasse.

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Illinois' credit rating may be cut further as unpaid bills projected to reach $14 billion

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 3, 2016

Moody's Investors Service warned Illinois this week that its lack of a budget may lead to more credit downgrades.

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Rauner urges Illinois voters to demand redistricting reform, term limits

By Karen Kidd | Sep 3, 2016

Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.

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Prairie Skies Library Board to hold public hearing on budget ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 2, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library District Board will hold a public hearing on the annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 555 Buckeye Road in Pleasant Plains.

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Sangamon County Court Services Committee to consider travel-voucher requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

At its next meeting 5 p.m. today, the Sangamon County Court Services Committee will consider two employees' travel-voucher requests to attend the Illinois Association of Court Clerks Fall Conference September 18-20 in Rock Island.

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Former state school employee McMillan paid in $16K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $748K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sandra McMillan, who retired in August 2016, saved $16,493 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Flagg paid in $32K to pension fund, could collect $505K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Charles Flagg, who retired in August 2016, saved $31,614 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Walker paid in $64K to pension fund, could collect $1.02M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Sharon Walker, who retired in August 2016, saved $64,349 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Klaas paid in $112K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.18M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Mary Klaas, who retired in August 2016, saved $111,871 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Hill paid in $19K to pension fund, could collect $276K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Carol Hill, who retired in August 2016, saved $18,885 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Limbaugh paid in $2K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $60K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Carla Limbaugh, who retired in August 2016, saved $1,959 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Wenson paid in $14K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $390K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state school employee Diane Wenson, who retired in August 2016, saved $13,913 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.