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News from October 2016

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Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 5, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) launched a voter-fraud hot line today, in response to complaints of bribes for votes.

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Welter calls for state government to live within its means

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 2, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris), who represents House District 75, recently spoke out about local controls and limiting government.

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Mautino scandal simmers a year later, but will it reach boiling point?

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 2, 2016

Auditor General Frank Mautino is not a popular guy in the public eye, considering that he was confirmed to assume his 10-year post by an overwhelming majority of Assembly legislators a year ago.

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Robbins embraces 'grind' in final season at Northwestern

By Brent Zell | Oct 2, 2016

Less hesitation has meant more good plays for C.J. Robbins this season. The LaSalle-Peru alumnus brought no shortage of experience into his final season on the defensive line at Northwestern.

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Former state school employee Hicks paid in $89K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.23M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee Linda Hicks, who retired in September 2016, saved $89,498 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee McKenzie paid in $109K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee John McKenzie, who retired in September 2016, saved $109,339 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Munsell paid in $12K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $264K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

Former state school employee Joanne Munsell, who retired in September 2016, saved $12,282 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Thorne paid in $1K to pension fund, could collect $48K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

Former state university employee Steven Thorne, who retired in September 2016, saved $1,087 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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LaSalle District 122 Board OKs transfer of funds out of closed health insurance account

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board approved the transfer of remaining funds from the district's closed health insurance account to the education fund.

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Sandwich Committee of Whole discusses proposed telecommunications tax hike

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole discussed village reaction to a proposed telecommunications tax increase.