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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee(by Voice Vo

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Blue Mound?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Blue Mound, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Carlinville student joins Manar at Capitol

By Due to continued wet weather throughout the spring and into June, Illinois farmers have struggled to get their crops planted on time. | 6 years ago

State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) welcomed recent Carlinville High School graduate Tyler Behme to the Capitol this May as part of his Future Leaders program.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Sullivan?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were nine offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Sullivan zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2019

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 11.

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2019

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Thursday, March 14.

From Chambana Sun

Roll Call: Halbrook votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Chambana Sun

Roll Call: Caulkins votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Scherer votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Chambana Sun

'Propaganda' about balanced budget distracts from state's 'financial crisis,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

None of the reports about the new state budget again being woefully unbalanced come as any great surprise to Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur).

Illinois General Assembly: SB2027 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB2027 ("epa-mahomet aquifer"): "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Scott M. Bennett", "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May" and "Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s".

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 17, 2019

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, April 29.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1901 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1901 ("sch cd-alternative edu license"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted".