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News from November 2016

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Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

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Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

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Illinois State Board of Education to hold public budget hearing Nov. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18.

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Charleston City Council to consider cooperative purchasing agreement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2016

Charleston City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Arcola School District Building Committee to review five-year facility plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2016

Arcola Community Unified School District No. 306 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

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Phillips calls out Democratic leaders for skipping out of budget meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2016

A week after being re-elected to the Illinois House in District 110, Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is calling out the Illinois Democratic leadership for their absence at a budget meeting called by Gov. Bruce Rauner in the hopes of jump-starting talks on a budget compromise for the state.

Marshall City Council to consider sale between city and Ameren Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2016

Marshall City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14.

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St. Joseph-Ogden HSD board provides early release dates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

The St. Joseph-Ogden High School District #305 Board of Education met Oct. 24 to provide November early release dates.

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Tuscola City Council approves salary increase

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met Oct. 24 to approve a salary increase for the library director.

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Robinson library board elects new officers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

The Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 17 to elect new officers.

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Arcola City Council approves officer salary increase

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

The Arcola City Council met Oct. 3 to approve salary increase for area police officer.

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Arcola SD board sets policy for facility use

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

The Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met Oct. 3 to determine whether or not district facilities should be used as funeral spaces.

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By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2016

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education will meet at 6:30 p.m.

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State places Kell Cons SD 2 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Kell Cons SD 2 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Raccoon Consolidated SD 1 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Raccoon Consolidated SD 1 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Fairfield PSD 112 placed on 'Financial Review' list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Fairfield PSD 112 on its "Financial Review" list.

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Tuscola Tourism Board awards advertising grant

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 11, 2016

The Tuscola Tourism Board met Sept. 20 to award an advertising grant.