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News from July 2017

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Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.

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Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.

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Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

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Here are the 3 former employees of the Village of Desoto receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Here are the 3 former employees of the Village of Desoto receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Carbondale ESD 95 holds $7.5 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 has $7,511,947 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Carbondale Reporter.

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Thomas Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Thomas Elementary 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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Who are the Village of Desoto's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Here are the 7 highest-paid employees of the Village of Desoto, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Elverado Community Unit School District 196 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Elverado Community Unit School District 196 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

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Former state university employee Frailey paid in $52K to pension fund, could collect $768K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Karen Frailey, who retired in June 2017, saved $51,983 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Brown paid in $119K to pension fund, could collect $2.95M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee D. Brown, who retired in June 2017, saved $118,910 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Klaver paid in $145K to pension fund, could collect $3.89M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Elizabeth Klaver, who retired in June 2017, saved $144,963 toward a pension over 27 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Giant City Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Giant City 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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Former state school employee Clark paid in $92K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.76M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Peggy Clark, who retired in June 2017, saved $91,858 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Tanaka paid in $26K to pension fund, could collect $1.04M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Yukiko Tanaka, who retired in June 2017, saved $25,916 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Williams paid in $48K to pension fund, could collect $863K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Jodelle Williams, who retired in June 2017, saved $47,509 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Charkova paid in $65K to pension fund, could collect $1.05M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Krassimira Charkova, who retired in June 2017, saved $64,955 toward a pension over 17 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Hale paid in $46K to pension fund, could collect $756K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Thomas Hale, who retired in June 2017, saved $45,984 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Lordan paid in $146K to pension fund, could collect $3.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Ellenora Lordan, who retired in June 2017, saved $145,986 toward a pension over 27 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Beavers paid in $53K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.18M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Therese Beavers, who retired in June 2017, saved $53,155 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Malone paid in $49K to pension fund, could collect $849K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Doris Malone, who retired in June 2017, saved $49,235 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.