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Cost of college went up for all students at Millikin University

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Tuition and fees rose 3.9 percent for 2017-18 at Millikin University, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Anthony Rosetto acquires 285 S. Front St., MacOn

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

The property at 285 S. Front St., MacOn was sold on June 4, 2018 by William J. Dowis for $146,000. The buyer was Anthony Rosetto.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Cost of college went down for all students at Richland Community College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

In-state tuition and fees fell 6.5 percent for 2017-18 at Richland Community College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Reflections Academy of Beauty

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Reflections Academy of Beauty, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Chambana Sun

Rose recognizes centenarian on Senate floor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) had a very special guest at his side at the May 23 Senate floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

Former state school employee Thompson paid in $145K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.43M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Carolyn Thompson, who retired in May 2018, saved $144,538 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kileen paid in $2K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $47K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Donna Kileen, who retired in May 2018, saved $1,731 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Seaberg paid in $70K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.15M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Deborah Seaberg, who retired in May 2018, saved $69,989 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Miller paid in $82K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.46M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mary Miller, who retired in May 2018, saved $82,360 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sweitzer paid in $115K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.55M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sandra Sweitzer, who retired in May 2018, saved $115,099 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Blackwell paid in $39K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $626K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Carol Blackwell, who retired in May 2018, saved $39,156 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Austin paid in $123K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.7M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Judith Austin, who retired in May 2018, saved $122,689 toward a pension over 30 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Dunham paid in $141K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.12M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Teresa Dunham, who retired in May 2018, saved $141,476 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Barringer paid in $149K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.13M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Kathleen Barringer, who retired in May 2018, saved $149,036 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Harrold paid in $148K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.02M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Dorothy Harrold, who retired in May 2018, saved $148,050 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Forrester paid in $151K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.11M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee James Forrester, who retired in May 2018, saved $150,970 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.