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News from June 2017

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Analysis: Sales tax funded 17 percent of City of Mt. Vernon budget in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

The City of Mt. Vernon's local sales tax brought in $5,415,795 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

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Hammer time! Former SIU star says America's ready to medal

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

The women’s hammer throw event in track and field has been dominated by countries like China, Poland and other European powerhouses for decades, leaving the United States in the back of the pack.

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Bryant, Severin join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

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Analysis: Southwest Illinois fire, police pension funds paid $15 million, lost $49K on investments in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Southwest Illinois’ 25 police and fire pension funds paid out a total of $15,163,370 in benefits to 366 retirees and inactive recipients in 2016 while losing $49,671 on their investments, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of the funds' mandated financial filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

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

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The price of local government: Village of Bonnie

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Bonnie budget was $136,887.06 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $677.66 per household.

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Unpaid fines for West Frankfort-based campaign committees totaled $14,425 in January 2017

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Campaign committees in West Frankfort collectively owe a total of $14,425 in overdue fees, records obtained by the SW Illinois News show.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

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

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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Anna-Jonesboro High School post test results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna-Jonesboro High School'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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Duquoin CUSD 300 holds $14 million in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 has $13,960,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met June 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, June 19.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met April 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 27.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met March 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5 p.m. Monday, March 20.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met May 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 8.

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Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met May 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 15.

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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met June 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.

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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met May 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met 5:05 p.m. Monday, May 8.

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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met March 28

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 30, 2017

Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 28.