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News from January 2017

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Chatham Village Board appoints committee members

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Chatham Village Board met Dec. 27 to appoint committee members.

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Chatham Village Board terminates intergovernmental agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Chatham Village Board met Nov. 22 to terminate an intergovernmental agreement.

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Chatham trustees review ethic's codes violations

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The village of Chatham Board of Trustees and Committee of the Whole met Dec. 20 to review violations of ethic's codes.

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Sangamon County 911 Committee approves requisitions

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Sangamon County 911 Committee met Dec. 28 to approve requisitions.

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Sangamon County Building and Grounds Committee approves therapy dog

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Sangamon County Building and Grounds Committee met Dec. 28 to approve the use of a therapy dog.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Kenneth Levinson donates $5,000 to Democratic Majority

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

Kenneth Levinson, (230 W. Monroe St., Suite 2210, Chicago), donated $5,000 to Springfield's Democratic Majority on Nov. 1, 2016.

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Paul Pless donates $1,000 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

Paul Pless, (806 Creek 3150 N., Dewey), donated $1,000 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Nov. 17, 2016.

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Illinois has long way to go before enacting right-to-work legislation, state rep says

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 18, 2017

Kentucky will join the 26 other states in the nation with right-to-work laws, causing some to wonder if Illinois will join the movement anytime in the foreseeable future.

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Cato Institute fellow: 'Fiscal sword of Damocles' hangs over Illinois

By Karen Kidd | Jan 18, 2017

The Cato Institute economist who recently said Illinois has entered a death spiral admitted on a recent Chicago-based radio show that his statement is hyperbole — but not by much.

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Illiopolis Board of Trustees discusses 5-year plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 17, 2017

Illiopolis Board of Trustees discusses 5-year plan at its meeting yesterday.

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Sherman Board of Trustees votes to approve tax levy ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 17, 2017

Sherman Board of Trustees votes to approve tax levy ordinance at a recent meeting.

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Chatham ADA Transition Plan Ad Hoc Committee to hear presentations from Illinois AG and IDOT

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 17, 2017

Chatham ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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Sangamon County Liquor Committee to review new license request

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 17, 2017

Sangamon Liquor Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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Sangamon County Jail Committee hears reports from Sheriff, Jail Superintendent

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 17, 2017

Sangamon County Jail Committee hears reports from Sheriff, Jail Superintendent at its meeting this afternoon.

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 16, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Ball-Chatham CUSD board accepts resignations

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Dec. 19 to accept resignations.

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Sangamon County zoning board hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Sangamon County Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 15 to hear public comments.

Springfield Public Schools boardresents financial report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education met Dec. 19 to present the financial report.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Karen Kidd | Jan 16, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.