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News from June 2017

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Olivet student volunteers win Presence hospital Inspire Award

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

Olivet Nazarene University student volunteers recently won the Inspire Award from Presence St. Mary’s Hospital, which honors those who embody the hospital’s values of honesty, oneness, people and excellence.

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Olivet Nazarene boosts its softball, soccer squads

By Brent Zell | Jun 5, 2017

Olivet Nazarene University's soccer and softball teams just got a little stronger thanks to two signings, the school announced recently.

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Lack of lobbying clout leaves dry cleaners in the wringer, shop owner says

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 5, 2017

Tom Ustanik owns seven Lansing Cleaners operations in Illinois and Indiana, but if Senate Bill 9 becomes law, he might throw in the towel in IIlinois.

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Iroquois County Management Committee will meet June 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 5, 2017

Iroquois County Management Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, June 5.

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Iroquois County Tax Committee will meet June 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 5, 2017

Iroquois County Tax Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 6.

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Iroquois County Health Committee will meet June 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 5, 2017

Iroquois County Health Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6.

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Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee will meet June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 5, 2017

Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

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Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee Feb. 15.

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 3, 2017

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met Feb. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 3, 2017

Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

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Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met Feb. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 3, 2017

Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee met at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

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Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.

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Youth no excuse for Bradley-Bourbonnais soccer squad

By Jason Burke | Jun 2, 2017

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers entered the soccer season as a relatively young team with a new system to learn. By the end, the group had its hopes set on a post-season run one day.

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Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.

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Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

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Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

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Former state school employee Nutter paid in $145K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.91M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Charlyn Nutter, who retired in May 2017, saved $144,569 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Rhodes paid in $33K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $646K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Nancy Rhodes, who retired in May 2017, saved $32,766 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Nelson paid in $136K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Donna Nelson, who retired in May 2017, saved $135,655 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Boudreau paid in $72K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.52M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Barbara Boudreau, who retired in May 2017, saved $71,940 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Hall paid in $114K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.68M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mary Hall, who retired in May 2017, saved $113,704 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.