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News from January 2017

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Peru City Council votes on $1,000 donation to Illinois Valley Rodders

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2017

Peru City Council votes on $1,000 donation to Illinois Valley Rodders at its meeting on Monday.

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Ottawa City Council votes on collective bargaining agreements with police, fire

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2017

Ottawa City Council votes on collective bargaining agreements with police, fire at its meeting last week.

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Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board hears report on fire/EMS operations

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2017

Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board hears report on fire/EMS operations at this morning's meeting.

Sandwich Public Library District Board of Trustees to conduct an executive session

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Sandwich Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Sandwich Public Library District seeks part-time clerk

By Kathy Adams | Jan 23, 2017

The Sandwich Public Library District is accepting applications for a part-time clerk in its circulation department.

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Sheriff's association offers college scholarships

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 23, 2017

Two scholarships are currently available for Illinois-residing students planning full-time college 2017-2018 enrollment, courtesy of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association (ISA), according to the association’s website and local news outlets.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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LaSalle County health officials urge cervical cancer screening

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 22, 2017

The LaSalle County Health Department encourages all women over age 21 to enhance prevention and early detection by obtaining regular screenings from their health care practitioners.

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LPHS awards Renaissance honors to Lauer, Tomminello

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 22, 2017

Nominated by students, LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 instructor Scott Lauer and staffer Tim Tomminello received the Renaissance Tireless and Staff awards, respectively, in recognition of their outstanding work during the past semester.

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Waltham Curling Club center of the sport for over a century

By Darren Yuvan | Jan 20, 2017

The Waltham Curling Club in Triumph, Illinois, has been part of the local community for over 130 years.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee discusses Recreation Board budget

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 19, 2017

Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee discusses Recreation Board budget at its meeting this week.

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LaSalle-Peru Township High School District No. 120 Board appoints head softball coach

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

LaSalle-Peru Township High School District No. 120 Board appoints head softball coach at its recent meeting.

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Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses new building and inspection fees

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 19, 2017

Sandwich Committee of the Whole discusses new building and inspection fees at a recent meeting.

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Ottawa City Council votes on collective bargaining agreements

By Louie Torres | Jan 19, 2017

Ottawa City Council votes on collective bargaining agreements at its meeting this week.

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Marseilles City Council considers approval of home business license renewal

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 19, 2017

Marseilles City Council considers approval of home business license renewal at its meeting this week.