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News from July 2017

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Sandburg Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

Sandburg Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Rochester Junior High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

Rochester Junior High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Rochester Intermediate School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

Rochester Intermediate School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Recent Gardner home sales, June 25-July 1, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of June 25-July 1, 2017.

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Rochester High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

Rochester High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Illinoisans urged to take a tip or two to stay cool

By Kacie Whaley | Jul 28, 2017

As the dog days of summer approach, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and county and municipal emergency management agencies are reminding parents and other Illinoisans of the importance of keeping safe in the heat.

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The price of local government: Village of Emden

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

The Village of Emden budget was $418,200 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,646.84 per household.

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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 28, 2017

A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

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State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

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Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

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Ailing insurance industry only going to get worse in Illinois, broker maintains

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 27, 2017

Health insurance options for those on plans under the Affordable Care Act are dwindling in Illinois, and things are only going to get worse without taxpayer intervention, C. Steven Tucker, founder and principal broker of HealthInsuranceMentors.com, contends.

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Home sales in Spaulding, July 2-8, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of July 2-8, 2017.

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Rochester Elementary 2-3 post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

Rochester Elementary 2-3's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Rauner demands end to 'outrageous' hold on school funding bill

By Hoang Tran | Jul 26, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner admonished Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and the Democratic majority on Wednesday for withholding the education funding bill.

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Diana Rauner calls education governor's greatest motivator

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner has brought a new weapon into his legislative battles: his wife.

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Riverton Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2017

Riverton Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Illinois history, nature get added protection via merger

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2017

A merger inside the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will help protect the state's nature and culture, according to a press release.

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State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill signed into law this month.

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Riverton High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 25, 2017

Riverton High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Veterans office honors Staab Funeral Home in Springfield

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2017

Staab Funeral Home in Springfield has been honored for its efforts to help veterans with fundraising, memorial designs and veterans parks, according to a press release.