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News from January 2017

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Marshall City Council passes tax levy ordinance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 24, 2017

Marshall City Council passes tax levy ordinance at a recent meeting.

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Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board appoints new Charleston Middle School principal

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 24, 2017

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board appoints new Charleston Middle School principal at its recent meeting.

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Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a public hearing on the establishment of an events center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 24, 2017

Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Nancy M. Cantwell donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2017

Nancy M. Cantwell, (3465 Langford Lane, Swansea,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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Calvin Dye donates $200 to Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2017

Calvin Dye, (1034 Far Oaks Drive, Belleville), donated $200 to Caseyville's Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Marshall City Council approves tax levy ordinance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 19, 2017

Marshall City Council approves tax levy ordinance at its recent meeting.

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Martinsville City Council votes to support Illinois Transportation Legislative Initiative

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 19, 2017

Martinsville City Council votes to support Illinois Transportation Legislative Initiative at its recent meeting.

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East Peoria Elementary School District No. 86 Board to hear construction update

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 19, 2017

East Peoria Elementary School District No. 86 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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University of Illinois System to buy land, expand College of Medicine in Peoria

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

The University of Illinois System is gaining close to three acres of land to expand the College of Medicine in Peoria (UICOMP).

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Coles County Board hears public comments

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

The Coles County Board met Jan. 10 to hear public comments.

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Charleston City Council approves farm lease

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

The Charleston City Council met Jan. 3 to approve a farm lease.

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Mattoon City Council authorizes promotions

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

The Mattoon City Council met Nov. 1 to authorize promotions.

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Casey City Council reviews officer reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

The Casey City Council met Jan. 4 to review officer reports.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge has received $202,135 in contributions in 2016 from 116 donors.