September, 2017 Stories

Auburn City Council met August 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 5, 2017

Auburn City Council met Monday, Aug. 7.

Pleasant Plains' Larson has five rushing yards in Southeast Mo. St. Redhawks football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Pleasant Plains graduate Logan Larson had five rushing yards and one rush attempt in Southeast Mo. St. Redhawks football's 38-16 loss Sept. 2 to the Kansas Jayhawks.

Springfield's Severino has four kickoffs in Eastern Ill. Panthers football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Springfield graduate Matt Severino had four kickoffs, 186 kickoff yards and one touchback in Eastern Ill. Panthers football's 22-20 win Aug. 31 over the Indiana St. Sycamores.

Sacred Heart Griffin's Harris has 62 rushing yards in Quincy Hawks football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Sacred Heart Griffin graduate Chris Harris had 62 rushing yards, 20 rush attempts, three receiving yards and one reception in Quincy Hawks football's 53-6 win Aug. 31 over the Midwestern St. Mustangs.

Southeast's Epting has two tackles in Drake Bulldogs football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Southeast graduate Fred Epting had two tackles in Drake Bulldogs football's 77-7 loss Sept. 2 to the South Dakota Coyotes at Drake.

Lutheran's Robinson has 39 rushing yards in Illinois St. Redbirds football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Lutheran graduate James Robinson had 39 rushing yards, one touchdown run and 11 rush attempts in Illinois St. Redbirds football's 45-0 win Sept. 2 over the Butler Bulldogs at Hancock.

Rochester's Handlin has two tackles in Quincy Hawks football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Rochester graduate Dylan Handlin had two tackles in Quincy Hawks football's 53-6 win Aug. 31 over the Midwestern St. Mustangs.

Rochester High School's Zeigler has passing yards in Truman Bulldogs football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Rochester High School graduate Dan Zeigler had passing yards, six pass attempts and two completions in Truman Bulldogs football's 38-14 loss Aug. 31 to the Michigan Tech Huskies.

Rochester High School's Zeigler has passing yards in Truman Bulldogs football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Rochester High School graduate Dan Zeigler had passing yards, six pass attempts and two completions in Truman Bulldogs football's 38-14 loss Aug. 31 to the Michigan Tech Huskies.

Rochester High School's Kelley has two pass attempts in Akron Zips football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2017

Rochester High School graduate Robbie Kelley had two pass attempts in Akron Zips football's 52-0 loss Sept. 2 to the Penn St. Nittany Lions.

Atlanta, Illinois, library gives up on tax after public petition

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 3, 2017

The Atlanta Public Library District recently bowed to public pressure and vacated an ordinance to impose a Library Building and Maintenance Tax rather than put the matter to vote in a referendum, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Butler praises bipartisan work on school funding reform law

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 2, 2017

The state’s new education funding reform law, ironed out through bipartisan compromise, stands in stark contrast to the more one-sided state budget that passed earlier this summer, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) said in a recent press release.

The price of local government: Village of Oakford

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 2, 2017

The Village of Oakford budget was $223,721.70 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,775.57 per household.

Atlanta, Illinois, library accused of illegally obtaining loans

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 1, 2017

The Atlanta, Illinois, Public Library broke the law by taking out bank loans to pay for construction and remodeling of library facilities, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend.

Enrollment now open for 2017 Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 1, 2017

Youth across Illinois can now obtain their Deer Permits at participating vendors in preparation for the upcoming 2017 Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt, scheduled Oct. 7-9.

Former state university employee Smith paid in $129K to pension fund, could collect $3.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Edward Smith, who retired in August 2017, saved $128,699 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kilmer paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $632K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Dennis Kilmer, who retired in August 2017, saved $23,743 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee O'Dell paid in $22K to pension fund, could collect $829K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Irma O'Dell, who retired in August 2017, saved $22,414 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Gilbert paid in $89K to pension fund, could collect $1.61M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Fred Gilbert, who retired in August 2017, saved $88,571 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Bickel paid in $45K to pension fund, could collect $514K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Barbara Bickel, who retired in August 2017, saved $44,559 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Auburn City Council met August 7.

Pleasant Plains' Larson has five rushing yards in Southeast Mo. St. Redhawks football loss

Springfield's Severino has four kickoffs in Eastern Ill. Panthers football win

Sacred Heart Griffin's Harris has 62 rushing yards in Quincy Hawks football win

Southeast's Epting has two tackles in Drake Bulldogs football loss

Lutheran's Robinson has 39 rushing yards in Illinois St. Redbirds football win

Rochester's Handlin has two tackles in Quincy Hawks football win

Rochester High School's Zeigler has passing yards in Truman Bulldogs football loss

Rochester High School's Zeigler has passing yards in Truman Bulldogs football loss

Rochester High School's Kelley has two pass attempts in Akron Zips football loss

Atlanta, Illinois, library gives up on tax after public petition

Butler praises bipartisan work on school funding reform law

The price of local government: Village of Oakford

Atlanta, Illinois, library accused of illegally obtaining loans

Enrollment now open for 2017 Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt

Former state university employee Smith paid in $129K to pension fund, could collect $3.03M in retirement

Former state university employee Kilmer paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $632K in retirement

Former state university employee O'Dell paid in $22K to pension fund, could collect $829K in retirement

Former state university employee Gilbert paid in $89K to pension fund, could collect $1.61M in retirement

Former state university employee Bickel paid in $45K to pension fund, could collect $514K in retirement

Ameren Illinois launches program for financial relief amid rising energy costs

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