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News from December 2016

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Mattoon City Council approves tax ordinance, surplus property sale

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 26, 2016

Mattoon City Council approves tax ordinance, surplus property sale at its recent meeting.

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Tuscola City Council to consider request for National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet at community center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 26, 2016

Tuscola City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

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Neil G. Bluhm donates $2,500 to Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

Neil G. Bluhm, (900 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1900, Chicago), donated $2,500 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman on Nov. 3, 2016.

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Dave Wagner donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

Dave Wagner, (620 N. Railway Ave., Mascoutah,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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New House speaker tops Policy Institute writer's holiday wish list

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

This year’s holiday wish list for Illinois state lawmakers ought to include a new House speaker, an Illinois Policy Institute writer says, as constituents brace themselves for the speaker vote set for Jan. 11 in Springfield.

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Hoermans donate $3,000 to Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge has received $63,020.20 in contributions in 2016 from 79 donors.

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Stortzum donates $1,000 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

REALTORS Political Action Committee has received $553,424.51 in contributions in 2016 from 655 donors.

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Illinois Human Rights Commission recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

The Illinois Human Rights Commission met Sept. 28 to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Illinois Children's Justice Task Force reviews quality assurance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

The Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met Nov. 9 to discuss quality assurance.

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Illinois State Board of Investment provides policy report

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Investment met Nov. 15 to provide an investment policy report.

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Serve Illinois commissioners discuss websites, social media

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

The Serve Illinois Commission met Oct. 16 to discuss websites and social media accounts.

Illinois healthcare department provides Affordable Care Act updates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 24, 2016

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services met June 9 to provide Affordable Care Act updates.

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Anthony Joynt donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Anthony Joynt, (6701 Beil Road, Millstadt), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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Nathaniel Mudd donates $5,400 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Nathaniel Mudd, (6555 Fox Lake Drive, Edwardsville), donated $5,400 to Mount Vernon's Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board authorizes 2-hour delayed start in severe weather

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board authorizes 2-hour delayed start in severe weather during its recent meeting.

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Robinson Community Unit School District No. 2 Board approves preliminary 2016 tax levy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Robinson Community Unit School District No. 2 Board approves preliminary 2016 tax levy at a recent meeting.

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Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

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Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

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Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.

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State GOP robocall emphasizes Pritzker ties to Madigan, Blagojevich

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 23, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a robocall linking venture capitalist and possible gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.