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News from January 2017

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Macon Reporter | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Macon Reporter | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Mount Zion considering four-way stop on West Main

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

The village of Mount Zion board of trustees considered changing the intersection at West Main Street and Broadway to a four-way stop at its recent Monday night meeting.

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Decatur Council votes to fix sanitary, storm sewer systems

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

Decatur announced the City Council's approval of repairs to the sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure at Tuesday night's meeting.

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Argenta Board of Trustees approves consent agenda

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Argenta Board of Trustees approves consent agenda at its recent meeting.

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Decatur City Council ratifies pay and benefit contract with firefighters

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Decatur City Council ratifies pay and benefit contract with firefighters at a recent meeting.

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees hires adult programming and marketing assistant

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Barclay Public Library District Board of Trustees hires adult programming and marketing assistant at its recent meeting.

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Macon County Building Sub Committee holds discussion on highway department

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Macon County Building Sub Committee holds discussion on highway department at its meeting yesterday.

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Decatur Civic Center Board reviews capital fund projects

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Decatur Civic Center Board reviews capital fund projects at its recent meeting.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Macon Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Macon Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Macon Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Decatur Sanitary District trustees grant pretreatment permits

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The Decatur Sanitary District Board of Trustees met Wednesday to grant pretreatment permits.

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Decatur City Council accepts construction bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The Decatur City Council met Tuesday to accept construction bids.

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The village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday to approve warrants.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday to approve warrants.

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Argenta Board of Trustees review staff reports.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The village of Argenta Board of Trustees met Nov. 19 to review staff reports.

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Mt. Zion trustees review law enforcement report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The Mt. Zion Village Board of Trustees met Monday to review the law enforcement report.

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Scherer targeted over support of Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 15, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party have released a series of robocalls in the wake of the reelection of Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as Speaker of the House.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Macon Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.