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News from February 2017

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Sangamon Sun | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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Chicago, other elite cities attracting companies away from downstate, economic columnist says

By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2017

Large manufacturing companies no longer require general prosperity in the domestic market to succeed, a reality that is exacerbating Illinois' already dire economic situation, a Manhattan Institute senior fellow said during a recent radio talk show in Chicago.

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Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 19, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

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Illinois Libertarians endorse Skillicorn’s Campaign Fairness Act

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2017

The Libertarian Party of Illinois recently announced its support for a new measure introduced by Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) that if passed, would offer greater parity to election candidates representing independent and minor parties.

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Manufacturer: Trump's election alone has improved industry outlook

By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2017

President Donald Trump has already boosted U.S. manufacturers' outlook, the president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana recently said on a Chicago-based radio talk show.

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Sangamon Mass Transit District awards insurance contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 19, 2017

The Sangamon Mass Transit District met Feb. 2 to award commercial insurance contracts.

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Illinois healthcare department reviews provider standards

By Louie Torres | Feb 19, 2017

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services met Feb. 2 to review provider standards.

Sangamon County Executive Committee appoints members

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 19, 2017

The Sangamon County Executive Committee met Feb. 6 to appoint members.

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New Berlin CUSD Board of Education reviews unemployment rate

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 19, 2017

The New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 Board of Education met Dec. 19 to review the unemployment rate.

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West Sangamon library trustees plan bake sale

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 19, 2017

The West Sangamon Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 8 to plan a bake sale.

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Sangamon County Court Services Committee grants pre-trial travel request

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Sangamon County Court Services Committee met Feb. 2 to grant a pre-trial travel request.

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Leland Grove City Councilhears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Leland Grove City Council met Nov. 22 to hear public comments.

New Berlin trustees discuss sewer line extension project

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of New Berlin Board of Trustees met Nov. 1 to discuss the sewer line extension project.

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Leland Grove City Council reviews departmental reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Leland Grove City Council met Jan. 24 to review departmental reports.

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Sangamon Valley LEPC requests proposals

By Louie Torres | Feb 19, 2017

The Sangamon Valley LEPC met Jan. 19 to request proposals.

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Springfield-Sangamon County 911 committee approves requisitions

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Springfield-Sangamon County OEM/911 Standing Committee met Jan. 25 to approve requisitions.

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Sangamon County Board swears-in new members

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Sangamon County Board met Dec. 13 to swear-in new members.

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Chatham Village Board of Trustees terminates intergovernmental agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 18, 2017

The Chatham Village Board of Trustees met Dec. 27 to terminate an intergovernmental agreement.

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Sauk Village committee authorizes highway construction

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 18, 2017

The Sauk Village Committee of the Whole met Dec. 6 to authorize highway construction.

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New Berlin Board discusses nonprofit energy programs

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 18, 2017

The village of New Berlin Board met Dec. 16 to discuss nonprofit energy programs.