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News from July 2017

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Anderson votes for one of two budget bills; Bivins, Weaver oppose both

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 4, 2017

In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.

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Senate rushes votes on budget bills

By Hoang Tran | Jul 4, 2017

On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.

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Here are the 47 former employees of the City of Rock Falls receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Here are the 47 former employees of the City of Rock Falls receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Dakota Community Unit School District 201 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Dakota Community Unit School District 201 on its financial "Review" list.

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Here are the 28 former employees of the City of Galena receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Here are the 28 former employees of the City of Galena receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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The price of local government: Village of Elizabeth

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

The Village of Elizabeth budget was $1.35 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,757.57 per household.

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Who are the City of Galena's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Here are the 29 highest-paid employees of the City of Galena, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Oregon CUSD 220 holds $11.3 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 has $11,316,433 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Byron High School 9-12 post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Byron High School 9-12's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Who are the City of Rock Falls' highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Here are the 47 highest-paid employees of the City of Rock Falls, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Here are the 50 former employees of the City of Freeport receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Here are the 50 former employees of the City of Freeport receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Who are the City of Freeport's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Freeport, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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The price of local government: Village of Compton

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

The Village of Compton budget was $76,449 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $570.51 per household.

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Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

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Rochelle Twp HSD 212 holds $13.3 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Rochelle Township High School District 212 has $13,325,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Montmorency CCSD 145 holds $1.6 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 has $1,575,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Rock Island Today.

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Blackhawk Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Blackhawk Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Income tax hike passes Illinois House

By Hoang Tran | Jul 2, 2017

The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.

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Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.

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Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.