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News from February 2017

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Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

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

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Champaign County Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Boards hold Joint Study Session

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Boards hold Joint Study Session.

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Lawrenceville City Council tables action on variance for Indian Point Apartments

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Lawrenceville City Council tables action on variance for Indian Point Apartments at its recent meeting.

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Cumberland CUSD No. 77 Board crafts information sheet on School Facility Sales Tax

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Cumberland CUSD No. 77 Board crafts information sheet on School Facility Sales Tax.

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Ted Gianaris donates $5,400 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Ted Gianaris, (3416 Black Oak Lane, Edwardsville), donated $5,400 to Mount Vernon's Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge on Nov. 7, 2016.

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Lawrence A. Taylor, M.D. donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Lawrence A. Taylor, M.D., (36 Bluff Drive, Belleville,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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One rape reported on Eastern Illinois University campus in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

There was 1 on-campus rape in 2016 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, located in Charleston, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

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Two drug law violations reported on Eastern Illinois University campus in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

There were 2 on-campus drug law violations in 2016 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, located in Charleston, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

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Former state university employee Kearney paid in $5K to pension fund, could collect $73K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee James Kearney, who retired in January 2017, saved $4,757 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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One case of illegal weapons possession reported on Southwestern Illinois College campus in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

There was 1 on-campus case of illegal weapons possession in 2016 on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College, located in Belleville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

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Former state school employee Sherman paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $285K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state school employee Glenn Sherman, who retired in January 2017, saved $15,239 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Two motor vehicle thefts reported on Southwestern Illinois College campus in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

There were 2 on-campus motor vehicle thefts in 2016 on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College, located in Belleville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

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Former state university employee Murphy paid in $182K to pension fund, could collect $3.64M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Brian Murphy, who retired in January 2017, saved $182,046 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Moyers paid in $47K to pension fund, could collect $785K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Brian Moyers, who retired in January 2017, saved $47,195 toward a pension over 14 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Davidson paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $247K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Jean Davidson, who retired in January 2017, saved $4,470 toward a pension over 2 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Two burglaries reported on Eastern Illinois University campus in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

There were 2 on-campus burglaries in 2016 on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, located in Charleston, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

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Former state school employee Rhodes paid in $69K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $897K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state school employee Madonna Rhodes, who retired in January 2017, saved $68,875 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Novak paid in $128K to pension fund, could collect $1.82M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee James Novak, who retired in January 2017, saved $127,724 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Moyers paid in $96K to pension fund, could collect $2.13M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2017

Former state university employee Ronna Moyers, who retired in January 2017, saved $96,400 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.