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News from October 2017

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Wenona FPD responds to 20 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2017

Wenona Fire Protection District responded to 20 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

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Putnam County awarded $24,998 by IEMA

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 2, 2017

Putnam County recently received a $24,998 grant from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

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Critics say HB 40 likely to increase number of abortions over 111 on record for LaSalle County in 2015

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 2, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced he will sign controversial abortion funding expansion House Bill 40 into law, which critics say will increase the number of abortions from the reported 111 in LaSalle County in 2015.

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Demmer cheers stricter asset seizure measures in Illinois

By Kacie Whaley | Oct 2, 2017

Innocent Illinoisans will be better protected from unfair asset seizure thanks to a measure signed into law recently by Gov. Bruce Rauner, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Rochelle) says on his website.

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Bivins adds name to GOP list pulling Rauner support in wake of abortion measure

By Brent Zell | Oct 2, 2017

Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) has joined a growing list of Republicans pulling their support from Gov. Bruce Rauner's re-election bid after the governor signed legislation that expands funding for abortion coverage.

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Ives cheers Towne indictment, hopes Mautino is next

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 2, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) contends that the 17-count felony indictment against Brian Towne might be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how deep corruption ran in his office during his time as LaSalle County's state's attorney.

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Lake Park's Ferrante has two tackles in Winona St. Warriors football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 2, 2017

Lake Park graduate Michael Ferrante had two tackles in Winona St. Warriors football's 37-7 loss Sept. 30 to the Upper Iowa Peacocks at Warrior Stadium.

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Wallace FPD responds to one fire in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 2, 2017

Wallace Fire Protection District responded to one call in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

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Lake Park's Ferrante has two tackles in Winona St. Warriors football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 2, 2017

Lake Park graduate Michael Ferrante had two tackles in Winona St. Warriors football's 37-7 loss Sept. 30 to the Upper Iowa Peacocks at Warrior Stadium.

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Former state school employee Dillow paid in $166K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.92M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Former state school employee Suzanne Dillow, who retired in September 2017, saved $166,105 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Clair paid in $64K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.57M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Former state school employee Kathyleen Clair, who retired in September 2017, saved $63,812 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Fleenor paid in $105K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.45M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Former state school employee Melanie Fleenor, who retired in September 2017, saved $104,526 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Taylor paid in $16K to pension fund, could collect $496K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Former state university employee Trudy Taylor, who retired in September 2017, saved $15,513 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Garber paid in $10K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $217K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jeffrey Garber, who retired in September 2017, saved $10,018 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Marseilles FPD responds to 42 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

Marseilles Fire Protection District responded to 58 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

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Michael P. and Elizabeth Miller Lee acquire 9112 27th St., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

On Sept. 26, 2017, Sandra L Davies and William H. Davies Jr. sold their home at 9112 27th St., Brookfield to Michael P. and Elizabeth Miller Lee for $250,500.

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Vincent Thur unloads 4341 Maple Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2017

On Sept. 26, 2017, John W. II and Jacqueline Ingalls Hays purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 4341 Maple Ave., Brookfield from Vincent Thur for $230,000.