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News from February 2017

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Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

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Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

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Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

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Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

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Carterville parks committee provides activity update

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 3, 2017

The city of Carterville Parks/Cemetery Committee met Jan. 3 to provide an activity update.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee discusses 2017 goals

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 2, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee discusses 2017 goals at its recent meeting.

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Tri-County Special Education Association Executive Committee holds executive session

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

Tri-County Special Education Association Executive Committee recently met to conduct an executive session.

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Jackson County Board approves appointments to Mental Health Board

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 2, 2017

Jackson County Board approves appointments to Mental Health Board at its recent meeting.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board hears second reading of IASB new and updated policies

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board hears second reading of IASB new and updated policies at its meeting last week.

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High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 2, 2017

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

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Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 1, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

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Carbondale Planning Commission recommends revised approved tree list

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 1, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission recommends revised approved tree list at a recent meeting.

DeSoto Board of Trustees appoints three members to the Citizens Park Committee

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 1, 2017

DeSoto Board of Trustees appoints three members to the Citizens Park Committee at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County Health Insurance Taskforce to review health insurance plans

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2017

Jackson County Health Insurance Taskforce will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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Jackson County Evaluation Committee to discuss staff evaluations

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2017

Jackson County Evaluation Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

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Former state university employee Whitehead paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $355K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Barbara Whitehead, who retired in January 2017, saved $24,278 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Walters paid in $63K to pension fund, could collect $1.13M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Rory Walters, who retired in January 2017, saved $62,777 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Burris paid in $116K to pension fund, could collect $1.76M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Deborah Burris, who retired in January 2017, saved $116,040 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Shafer paid in $33K to pension fund, could collect $530K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Frances Shafer, who retired in January 2017, saved $32,564 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Waier paid in $192K to pension fund, could collect $2.01M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Malinda Waier, who retired in January 2017, saved $191,854 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.