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News from May 2017

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Demmer: Compromise lies within House, not with governor

By Hoang Tran | May 26, 2017

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) felt compelled to remind his colleagues of the separation of the executive and legislative branches of government on Friday.

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Welter: Let locals decide whether to vote on Lake County chairman

By Hoang Tran | May 26, 2017

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) does not want the state to mandate a vote on whether Lake County should have a chairman.

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LaSalle Speedway offers 'Racing With Kenny' deal

By Jason Burke | May 26, 2017

LaSalle Speedway maintains a lineup of fun and innovative events allowing patrons to interact with seasoned drivers. The "Racing With Kenny" promotion coming up in June is no different.

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Basketball players invited to take their game to next level at Illinois Valley camp

By Jason Burke | May 26, 2017

Young hoopsters -- both girls and girls -- can hone their court skills at upcoming summer camps at Illinois Valley Community College, the school announced recently.

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Tax analyst: Illinoisans crushed under weight of sales, income, property taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 25, 2017

Illinoisans pay more in total taxes than anyone else in the nation, so any thoughts about adding to that burden need to be forgotten, a tax analyst argued recently.

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Demmer helps defeat measure to save college seats for some high school grads

By Hoang Tran | May 25, 2017

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) argued that legislators were overreaching in an attempt to force state universities to reserve admission spots to high-ranking students, and enough of his colleagues agreed to block House Bill 230 on Tuesday.

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Seneca Township High School District 160 Board of Education met May 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 25, 2017

Seneca Township High School District 160 Board of Education met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17.

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Serena Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education will meet May 25.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 25, 2017

Serena Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education will meet at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, May 25.

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Senate Dems turn deaf ear to Rezin, pass tax hike legislation

By Hoang Tran | May 24, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) implored the Senate to work on reforms before it considered passing a $45.4 billion tax hike on Tuesday.

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LaSalle County Insurance Committee will meet May 25.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

LaSalle County Insurance Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 25.

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City of Peru Public Services Committee met May 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

City of Peru Public Services Committee met at 10 a.m. Monday, May 22.

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City of Peru Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board met May 23.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

City of Peru Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Board met at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 23.

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City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole Council met May 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, May 22.

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Dimmick Community Consolidated School District 175 Board of Education met May 15.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Dimmick Community Consolidated School District 175 Board of Education met Monday, May 15.Here is the agenda provided by the Board:1.

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City of Peru Finance & Safety Services Committee will meet May 24.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

City of Peru Finance & Safety Services Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 24.

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Peru City Council met May 1.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Peru City Council met at 7:15 p.m. Monday, May 1.

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Peru City Council met May 1.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Peru City Council met at 7:15 p.m. Monday, May 1.

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Village of North Utica Committee of the Whole met May 23.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Village of North Utica Committee of the Whole met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.

Seneca Village Council met May 2.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Seneca Village Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.

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Village of Tonica Board of Trustees met March 20.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 24, 2017

Village of Tonica Board of Trustees met at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20.