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News from May 2016

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Former state school employee Emmons paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $375K in retirement

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Donna Emmons, who retired in April 2016, saved $25,804 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Campbell paid in $113K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.47M in retirement

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Janet Campbell, who retired in April 2016, saved $112,629 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Small paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $136K in retirement

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Joan Small, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,318 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Jefferson County Highway Committee recommends fuel award to Synenergy

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2016

The Highway Committee of the Jefferson County Board met recently and voted to recommend to the full board the monthly fuel bid be awarded to Synenergy.

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Anna City Council approves tentative operating budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2016

The Anna, Illinois City Council met recently to approve the tentative operating budget for FY 2016-17.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Thomas Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Thomas Elementary School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 41 percent more than Rogers Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2016

Operational spending at Rogers Elementary School in Monroe is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Columbia City Council hold public hearing on Main Street Abbey redevelopment

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

The Columbia, Illinois City Council recently held a public hearing on the Main Street Abbey redevelopment project.

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Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves bills payable

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

The Carbondale, Illinois Public Library Board of Trustees met recently and approved the bills payable up to and including bills due March 16, 2016 to April 15, 2016.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Sparta-Lincoln Middle School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

Operational spending at Sparta-Lincoln Middle School in Randolph is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group to discuss city budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group of Carbondale, Illinois will meet at 5 p.m. today, April 4, to discuss the city budget.

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Mt. Vernon City Council reviews bids, appointments

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council met this week to review bids and appointments.

Chicago schools spend 26 percent more than Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center in Jefferson is 26 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Lewis School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Lewis School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Columbia City Council holds public hearing on Main Street Abbey Redevelopment District

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Columbia, Illinois City Council this week held a public hearing on the Main Street Abbey Redevelopment District Plan.

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Mt. Vernon City Council approves bid, accounts payable

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council met recently to vote on a bid and accounts payable.

Chicago schools spend 24 percent more than Murphysboro Middle School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Murphysboro Middle School in Jackson is 24 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Red Bud High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Red Bud High School in Randolph is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Fowler issues statement on education, income tax

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

Dale Fowler, the Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate in District 59,  issued a statement this week on his stance regarding education funding and the state graduated income tax.

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Mayor Fowler urges Illinois to find funding for its schools

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

Mayor Dale Fowler of Harrisburg, Illinois, has been grass rooting his campaign for a seat in Senate District 59, speaking directly to the constituents via door knocks and telephone calls.