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News from July 2017

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The price of local government: Village of Spillertown

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

The Village of Spillertown budget was $43,770.24 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $442.12 per household.

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City of Carbondale Library Board met April 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 29, 2017

City of Carbondale Library Board met Wednesday, April 12.

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Jackson County Real Property Committee met May 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 28, 2017

Jackson County Real Property Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 17.

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State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer

By LGIS News Service | Jul 28, 2017

School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.

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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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How much do public servants get paid in Carbondale?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 27, 2017

A recent report indicates that 63,000 public servants across Illinois receive at least $100,000 each year as part of their taxpayer-supplied salaries.

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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.

Illinois Heartland Library System Board met May 25.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Board met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25.

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Illinois Heartland Library System Board met July 25.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Board met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 25.

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Illinois Heartland Library System Executive Committee met July 17.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Executive Committee met at 4:15 p.m. Monday, July 17.

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Illinois Heartland Library System Executive Committee met Jun 15.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Executive Committee met at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, June 15.

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Illinois Heartland Library System Budget and Finance Committee met July 12.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois Heartland Library System Budget and Finance Committee met at 3:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.

Village of DeSoto Public Safety Committee met June 29.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Village of DeSoto Public Safety Committee met at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29.

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Village of DeSoto Public Safety Committee met June 5.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Village of DeSoto Public Safety Committee met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5.

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Jackson County Board of Review met July 17.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review met Monday, July 17.

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Jackson County Board of Review met July 25.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review met Tuesday, July 25.

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Jackson County Board of Review met June 26.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review met at 9 a.m. Monday, June 26.

Jackson County Board of Review met June 15.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Jackson County Board of Review met at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 15.

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Jackson County Board of Trustees met June 18.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2017

Jackson County Board of Trustees met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.