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News from February 2017

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State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

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State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

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Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

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Rauner provides budget address update

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Macon Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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South Macon Public Library Board of Trustees to continue review of policies

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 13, 2017

South Macon Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Decatur Park Board of Commissioners acts on easement agreement with the city

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 13, 2017

Decatur Park Board of Commissioners acts on easement agreement with the city at a recent meeting.

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Mt. Zion District Library Board of Trustees acts on motion to transfer FY2016 savings to reserves

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 13, 2017

Mt. Zion District Library Board of Trustees acts on motion to transfer FY2016 savings to reserves at a recent meeting.

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Macon County Board of Health reviews department expenditures, grant applications

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 13, 2017

Macon County Board of Health reviews department expenditures, grant applications at a recent meeting.

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Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By Macon Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

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BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By Macon Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

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Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees reviews Nature Center energy report

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

Macon County Conservation District Board of Trustees reviews Nature Center energy report at a recent meeting.

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Macon-Piatt Special Education District Superintendents’ met to discuss personnel and administrative appointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

Macon-Piatt Special Education District Superintendents’ met recently to discuss personnel and administrative appointments.

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Decatur City Council amends video gaming license fee

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

Decatur City Council amends video gaming license fee at a recent meeting.

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South Macon Public Library District Board of Trustees to search for new snow removal person

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

South Macon Public Library District Board of Trustees announced it will search for new snow removal person at a recent meeting.

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Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By Macon Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By Macon Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

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Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees reviews 2017-21 strategic plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 8, 2017

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees reviews 2017-21 strategic plan at a recent meeting.