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News from April 2017

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Waukegan City Council approves IT Department's request for a van

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 5, 2017

Waukegan City Council approves IT Department's request for a van at a recent meeting.

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Wauconda ranked 503rd in state in lottery ticket sales for March 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2017

The Village of Wauconda had the 503rd highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- down 46 spots from its February ranking.

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Lake Bluff ranked 233rd in state in lottery ticket sales for April 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2017

The Village of Lake Bluff had the 233rd highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- up 56 spots from its March ranking.

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Republican challenger Stone falls short in bid to unseat incumbent Feiger in West Deerfield Township supervisor race

By Matt Smith | Apr 4, 2017

Democratic incumbent Alyson Miller Feiger defeated Republican challenger Louis Stone to keep her position as West Deerfield Township supervisor.

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Didech claims Vernon Township supervisor job with win over Kelly

By Matt Smith | Apr 4, 2017

Independent Daniel Didech defeated Township Citizens Party candidate Bob Kelly by approximately 1,200 votes to secure the Vernon Township supervisor position.

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Medicaid, education must be key budget planks, former senator says

By Karen Kidd | Apr 4, 2017

Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.

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Libertyville Appearance Review Commission hears request for new landscaping, facades

By Louie Torres | Apr 4, 2017

Libertyville Appearance Review Commission hears request for new landscaping, facades at a recent meeting.

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North Chicago City Council approves payment of city bills

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 4, 2017

North Chicago City Council approves payment of city bills at a recent meeting.

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Zion City Council approves filling two patrol officer vacancies

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 4, 2017

Zion City Council approves filling two patrol officer vacancies at a recent meeting.

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Waukegan City Council approves sale of city-owned property

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 4, 2017

Waukegan City Council approves sale of city-owned property at a recent meeting.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 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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Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

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Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Michael McGrady | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

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Bankruptcy, foreclosure doesn't stop Knight from seeking Wauconda mayor's post

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

With fewer than 14,000 residents and more than $88 million in debt, the Village of Wauconda has something of a borrowing and spending problem. So does Wauconda Village Trustee and mayoral candidate Lincoln Knight.

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Former state school employee Rechner paid in $66K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Audrey Rechner, who retired in March 2017, saved $66,191 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Tripi paid in $44K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.22M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Donna Tripi, who retired in March 2017, saved $43,983 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Doss paid in $13K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $608K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Melinda Doss, who retired in March 2017, saved $12,681 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Andel paid in $176K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.49M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee David Andel, who retired in March 2017, saved $175,771 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Molohon paid in $86K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.26M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Joseph Molohon, who retired in March 2017, saved $86,404 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Mosky paid in $9K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $818K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Susan Mosky, who retired in March 2017, saved $8,672 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.