April, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: 52% of Murphysboro Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 52 percent of the Murphysboro Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Report: 55.1% of Murphysboro Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 55.1 percent of the Murphysboro Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Public employee tally: Top townships in Greater Carbondale

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Fountain Bluff, Carman and Vergennes employ the most government workers per capita in Greater Carbondale, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Bill to separate SIU campuses sent to House committee

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2018

A bill that would formally rename Southern Illinois University has been referred to a House Rules Committee for further consideration.

Bill to reform SIU board sent to House Rules Committee

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2018

A bill that would reconstitute the Southern Illinois University Management Act has been referred to a House Rules Committee for further consideration.

SIU campus money appropriation bill sent back to House Rules Committee

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2018

A new bill aims to make certain that all Southern Illinois University campuses are put on an equal playing field as it relates to state funding from Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

Report: 60.2% of Marion Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 23, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 60.2 percent of the Marion Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: 65.1% of Marion Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 65.1 percent of the Marion Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met February 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 21, 2018

Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board met 6 p.m. Thursday, February 8.

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met February 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 21, 2018

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 6.

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met January 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 21, 2018

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 2.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met April 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 21, 2018

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17.

Report: 92.3% of Lake Egypt Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 92.3 percent of the Lake Egypt Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Divisio