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News from November 2016

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McCaleb editorial blasts Madigan's inaction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Dan McCaleb, executive editor of the Northwest Herald, has blasted Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for his failure to act upon Illinois' overwhelming bill backlog.

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Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

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State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

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Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

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Oblong addresses delinquent water bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The village of Oblong Board of Trustees met Nov. 2 to address delinquent water bills.

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Charleston library board accepts financial reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met July 11 to accept financial reports.

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Mattoon City Council approves tourism grant

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The Mattoon City Council met Oct. 18 to approve a tourism grant.

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Oblong Finance Committee reviews liability insurance bids

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The village of Oblong Finance Committee met Oct. 25 to review liability insurance bids.

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Charleston City Council approves film festival expenses

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The Charleston City Council met Oct. 18 to approve film festival expenses.

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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 109th House District

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 109th Illinois House district, according to a East Central Reporter analysis.

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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 110th House District

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 110th Illinois House district, according to a East Central Reporter analysis.

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Lawrenceville City Council announces 'Shop with a Cop' day on Dec. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

Lawrenceville City Council sets 'Shop with a Cop' day on Dec. 13 during a recent meeting.

Arcola City Council to consider amended fine schedule

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

Arcola City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

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Marshall library board purchases board room furniture

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 23 to purchase board room furniture.

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Cumberland CUSD board holds executive session

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Cumberland CUSD No. 77 Board of Education met Oct. 27 to hold an executive session.

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Marshall library board votes on tax levy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Marshall Area Public Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 25 to vote on imposing a tax levy.

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Cumberland CUSD board congratulates football team on conference championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Cumberland Community Unified School District 77 Board of Education met Oct. 20 to congratulate the football team on its conference championship.

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Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.