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News from January 2017

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

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Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

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Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Brian Dolan donates $83.34 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2017

Brian Dolan, (765 Orchard Ave., Aurora), donated $83.34 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 10, 2016.

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Sue Benton donates $100 to Citizens for Bryce Benton

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2017

Sue Benton, (609 N. Cherokee St., Taylorville), donated $100 to Springfield's Citizens for Bryce Benton on Jan. 15, 2016.

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Waterloo Water/Sewer Committee discusses Illinois-American water rate increase

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2017

Waterloo Water/Sewer Committee discusses Illinois-American water rate increase at its meeting last week.

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Pinckneyville City Council authorizes salary increase for fire chief

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2017

Pinckneyville City Council authorizes salary increase for fire chief at a recent meeting.

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Anna City Council declares several properties as public nuisances

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2017

Anna City Council declares several properties as public nuisances at a recent meeting.

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La Salle City Council approves acquisition of 540 First Street

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2017

La Salle City Council approves acquisition of 540 First Street at a recent special meeting.

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Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 9, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

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Tribune: Illinois residents aren't frogs, won't remain in Madigan's boiling pot

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 9, 2017

Invoking an old wives’ tale referring to ambivalent, “average" amphibians, the Chicago Tribune recently created an analogy between disinterested Illinois taxpayers and a hypothetical pot of frog stew to illustrate the state’s simmering fiscal status.

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Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 9, 2017

A U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

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Pinckneyville Community HSD adopts 2017 budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 8, 2017

The Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 Board of Education met Sept. 26 to adopt the 2017 budget.

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Harrisburg City Council receives department updates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 8, 2017

The Harrisburg City Council met Nov. 3 to receive department updates.

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Cobden Board of Trustees approves budget report

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 8, 2017

The village of Cobden Board of Trustees met Oct. 3 to approve the budget report.

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Anna City Council addresses zoning permits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 8, 2017

The Anna City Council met Nov. 1 to address zoning permits.

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The price of local government in 2016: Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2017

The Randolph County budget was $21.34 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2017

The Perry County budget was $11.43 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2016: Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2017

The Monroe County budget was $106.23 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

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How did Lisa Fallon spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2017

Republican Lisa Fallon's election campaign committee, Citizens for Lisa Fallon, spent $5,123 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).