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News from January 2017

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How did Richard Dick Kopczick spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Democratic Richard Dick Kopczick's election campaign committee, Committee to Re-Elect Dick Kopczick, spent $1,366 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Joan N Harrop spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Democratic Joan N Harrop's election campaign committee, Friends of Joan Harrop, spent $9,694 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Scott Harl spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Independent Scott Harl's election campaign committee, Scott Harl Campaign for Mayor, spent $1,229 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Nancy Ugland spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Republican Nancy Ugland's election campaign committee, Vote Ugland, spent $3,234 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Geno Caffarini spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Democratic Geno Caffarini's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Geno Caffarini Bureau County State's Attorney, spent $545 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 6, 2017

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

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'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 6, 2017

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

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Marseilles City Council considers resolution on building codes

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 6, 2017

Marseilles City Council considers resolution on building codes at its meeting earlier this week.

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Sandwich Regular Council extends Sandwich BUILD Incentive program

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 6, 2017

Sandwich Regular Council extends Sandwich BUILD Incentive program at its recent meeting.

LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board authorizes renovation of Lincoln Jr. High locker rooms

By Michael Abella | Jan 6, 2017

LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board authorizes renovation of Lincoln Jr. High locker rooms at its recent meeting.

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Seneca Village Council approves tax levy, zoning district map changes

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 6, 2017

Seneca Village Council approves tax levy, zoning district map changes at a recent meeting.

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La Salle City Council approves payment of bills

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 6, 2017

La Salle City Council approves payment of bills at its recent meeting.

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Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 6, 2017

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

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Johnson at forefront of strong Eagles team

By Brent Zell | Jan 6, 2017

Keymonta Johnson consistently manages to do a little bit of everything on the basketball court.

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IDFPR adds domestic violence training requirement for cosmetology licensees

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 6, 2017

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) now requires domestic violence (DV) training for cosmetology licensees.

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Jeanblanc welcomed as new principal at LaSalle-Peru Township High School

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

Stephanie Jeanblanc has been named the next principal of LaSalle-Peru Township High School by the local board of education.

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Ottawa to offer temporary Christmas tree disposal, mulching program

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

The City of Ottawa is again offering a Christmas-tree disposal program, which begins soon.

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Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 6, 2017

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

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GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 6, 2017

An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

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House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 4, 2017

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.