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News from March 2017

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Ottawa City Council authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 2, 2017

Ottawa City Council authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds at a recent meeting.

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In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 91 in LaSalle County cast a Democratic vote

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 91 in LaSalle County cast a Democratic vote.

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Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

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Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

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Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Former state school employee Mathews paid in $1K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $40K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Holly Mathews, who retired in February 2017, saved $1,486 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.