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News from January 2017

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$400 million in premiums renews call for state workers' compensation reform

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 9, 2017

Workers’ compensation is perceived primarily as a responsibility of private-sector businesses in Illinois, which have the highest premiums in the Midwest, but industry experts said Prairie State taxpayers shell out over $400 million annually for the program.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 9, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a 'comfortable' era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan, with long-time mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the 'News-Gazette.'

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 9, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 9, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Springfield City Council accepts service bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 8, 2017

The Springfield City Council met Nov. 15 to accept service bids.

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The price of local government in 2016: Aetna Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Aetna Township budget was $372,645 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Atlanta Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Atlanta Township budget was $123,777 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Broadwell Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Broadwell Township budget was $200,403 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Buffalo Hart Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Buffalo Hart Township budget was $157,075 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Capital Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Capital Township budget was $2.48 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Cartwright Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Cartwright Township budget was $991,694 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Chatham Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Chatham Township budget was $1.16 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Clear Lake Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Clear Lake Township budget was $1.22 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Cooper Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Cooper Township budget was $262,947 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Corwin Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Corwin Township budget was $174,727 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Curran Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Curran Township budget was $710,430 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Divernon Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Divernon Township budget was $584,379 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: East Lincoln Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The East Lincoln Township budget was $595,193 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Elkhart Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Elkhart Township budget was $183,426 for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Eminence Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Eminence Township budget was $333,295 for its 2016 fiscal year.