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Thursday, February 27, 2020

News from March 2017

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Former state school employee Hawkins paid in $29K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $759K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Susan Hawkins, who retired in February 2017, saved $28,647 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 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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Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

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Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

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Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 7, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

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Forsyth home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Forsyth rose by $13,500 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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Decatur home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Decatur fell by $8,250 while total sales decreased by 6.2%.

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Maroa home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Maroa fell by $78,250 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

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Mount Zion home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Mount Zion fell by $59,750 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

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Macon home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Macon rose by $77,100 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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Long Creek home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Long Creek rose by $140,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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Argenta home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Argenta rose by $74,369 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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Top 15 names: Christian County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

Christian County has 23,260 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Top 15 names: DeWitt County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

DeWitt County has 12,663 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Top 15 names: Logan County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

Logan County has 19,180 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Top 15 names: Moultrie County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

Moultrie County has 9,140 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Top 15 names: Piatt County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

Piatt County has 12,292 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Top 15 names: Shelby County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2017

Shelby County has 15,554 registered voters, according to Illinois voter registration records.

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Decatur ranked 457th in state in lottery ticket sales for July 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 10, 2017

The City of Decatur had the 457th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of July 2016 -- down 156 spots from its June ranking.

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Maroa ranked 162th in state in lottery ticket sales for June 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 10, 2017

The City of Maroa had the 162th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- up 229 spots from its May ranking.