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News from August 2016

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Peru Public Services Committee discusses City Hall security upgrade

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 3, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee considered a proposal to continue a City Hall security upgrade.

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LaSalle-Peru High School alum named associate head coach for men's basketball at ISU

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Luke Yaklich has had numerous stops in his coaching career. Recently, he moved up without moving anywhere.

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Ottawa High School fall-sports practices set

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Practices for fall sports get underway next week at Ottawa High School, according to the school's il.8to18.com page.

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Welter: Term limits a 'long overdue' remedy that voters, both parties want

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 2, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Dist. 75) recently said in a Facebook post that Illinois voters want a better state government and that term limits would be a step in that direction.

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Long vows to vote against any new gun-control legislation

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 2, 2016

Put union truck driver Jerry Long in the driver’s seat in Springfield as a new state representative, and he would have no problem down-thumbing any bill that would enact more gun control.

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Sandwich Committee of Whole discusses water-tower painting project plan

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole considered advancing a recommendation to proceed with a proposed water-tower painting project.

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LaSalle Traffic Committee considers request for 'Children at Play' signs

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee considered a resident's request for "Children at Play" traffic signs on or near the 100 block of Tonti Street.

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LaSalle City Council considers request for Burgoo Festival sponsorship

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

At a meeting this week, the LaSalle City Council considered a La Salle County Historical Society request for a monetary sponsorship  for the Burgoo Festival Oct. 8-9 in Utica.

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Oglesby City Council hears presentation on community service projects

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Oglesby City Council heard a presentation by Ax Church on community service projects.

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Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By Illinois Valley Times | Aug 1, 2016

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

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Former state school employee Anderson paid in $124K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.89M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Linda Anderson, who retired in July 2016, saved $123,647 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Atienza Gabas paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $654K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Maria Atienza Gabas, who retired in July 2016, saved $42,592 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Peterson paid in $159K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.93M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Robert Peterson, who retired in July 2016, saved $159,374 toward a pension over 38 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Corrigan paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $880K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Joann Corrigan, who retired in July 2016, saved $42,941 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Palaniuk paid in $268K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $5.44M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Stephen Palaniuk, who retired in July 2016, saved $267,586 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Stalmack paid in $76K to pension fund, could collect $1.22M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Richard Stalmack, who retired in July 2016, saved $76,432 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 Taylor paid in $2K to pension fund, could collect $82K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Gloria Taylor, who retired in July 2016, saved $2,437 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Smith paid in $277 to pension fund, could collect $91K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Steven Smith, who retired in July 2016, saved $277 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Rinzel paid in $34K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $697K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Paul Rinzel, who retired in July 2016, saved $34,186 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Finkle paid in $21K to pension fund, could collect $974K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Sheryl Finkle, who retired in July 2016, saved $20,922 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.