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News from November 2016

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Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By Kankakee Times | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Bradley library board reviews personnel policy

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 2, 2016

The Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 19 to review the personnel policy.

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice presents ethics training material

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice met May 20 to present ethics training material.

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River Valley transit board takes questions from media

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District Board of Trustees met Sept. 7 to take questions from news media.

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Bradley Board of Fire and Police Commissioners discuss hiring new officer

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The village of Bradley Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 6 to discuss hiring a new officer.

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River Valley Metro Mass Transit District Board of Trustees review audit

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District Board of Trustees met May 24 to review the 2015 fiscal audit.

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Herscher CUSD 2 placed on "Financial Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Herscher CUSD 2 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Former state school employee Gade paid in $39K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.13M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee William Gade, who retired in October 2016, saved $39,239 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Soderberg paid in $179K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.19M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.