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News from January 2017

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Karen Kidd | Jan 16, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes that one day, the state will get its act together.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Michael Carroll | Jan 15, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Chatham mayor rebuked for rude gesture

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 15, 2017

After Chatham Mayor Tom Gray used obscene body language at a meeting that was originally scheduled as an ethics commission hearing against the mayor himself, the Village of Chatham unanimously voted to censure him.

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Support for 'block granting' food stamps continues to grow

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 15, 2017

Republican control of Washington, D.C. in 2017 means returning Illinois state officials may soon have more control of the federally-funded food stamps program.

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Chatham committee purchases electric distribution material

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The village of Chatham Committee of the Whole met Oct. 11 to purchase electric distribution material.

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Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus reviews appointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus met Nov. 9 to review appointments.

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Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee approves requisitions

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee met Nov. 9 to approve requisitions.

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Sangamon County Employee Services Committee hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Sangamon County Employee Services Committee met Nov. 7 to hear public comments.

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Sangamon County Board appropriates motor fuel tax funds

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Sangamon County Board met Nov. 8 to appropriate motor fuel tax funds.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

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Amid historic fiscal dysfunction Democrats re-elect Madigan as House speaker for 17th time

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 12, 2017

Longtime politician Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) will serve as House speaker for another two-year term after House Democrats re-elected him to the post for the 17th time Wednesday.

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Alan Gilbert donates $430 to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Alan Gilbert, (501 N. Clinton St., Chicago), donated $430 to Springfield's Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Madelyn Staack donates $40 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2017

Madelyn Staack, (1217 N. Lake Shore Drive, Round Lake Beach), donated $40 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Sherman Board of Trustees approves ordinance assessing and levying taxes

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 10, 2017

Sherman Board of Trustees approves ordinance assessing and levying taxes at its recent meeting.

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Springfield Committee of the Whole to consider appointment of inspector general for the city

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 10, 2017

Springfield Committee of the Whole will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Sangamon County Board set to vote on engineering services contract for rehabilitation of County Highway 37 bridge

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 10, 2017

Sangamon County Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

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Sangamon County Finance Committee to act on several hires, including assistant public defender

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 10, 2017

Sangamon County Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

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Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus to hear presentation on hazardous material mitigation plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 10, 2017

Sangamon County Board Republican Caucus will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.