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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

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Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Michael McGrady | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

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Chebanse ranked 689th in state in lottery ticket sales for June 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

The Village of Chebanse had the 689th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- up 13 spots from its May ranking.

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Manteno ranked 235th in state in lottery ticket sales for April 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

The Village of Manteno had the 235th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- up 69 spots from its March ranking.

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Grant Park ranked 196th in state in lottery ticket sales for July 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

The Village of Grant Park had the 196th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of July 2016 -- down 19 spots from its June ranking.

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Aroma Park ranked 18th in state in lottery ticket sales for February 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

The Village of Aroma Park had the 18th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of February 2016 -- down 1 spot from its January ranking.

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Former state school employee Battles paid in $128K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.15M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Sharon Battles, who retired in March 2017, saved $128,163 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Molohon paid in $86K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.26M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Joseph Molohon, who retired in March 2017, saved $86,404 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Velazquez Greene paid in $87K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.14M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Naomi Velazquez Greene, who retired in March 2017, saved $87,049 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 Mullen paid in $147K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.54M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mark Mullen, who retired in March 2017, saved $147,139 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Welker paid in $170K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.72M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Dora Welker, who retired in March 2017, saved $170,210 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Andel paid in $176K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.49M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee David Andel, who retired in March 2017, saved $175,771 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Griffin paid in $85K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.17M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Kelly Griffin, who retired in March 2017, saved $84,886 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Bastien paid in $42K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $567K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Valerie Bastien, who retired in March 2017, saved $41,876 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Rechner paid in $66K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Audrey Rechner, who retired in March 2017, saved $66,191 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.