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From Peoria Standard

Roll Call: Tracy votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-47) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Knox County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were 25 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Knox County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

From NW Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74: Swanson to host Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in July

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Swanson to host Veterans’ & Seniors’ Resources Fairs in July

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Roseville?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were four offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Roseville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Knoxville?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Knoxville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

From Peoria Standard

Roll Call: Weaver votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-37) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Oquawka?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Oquawka zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Galesburg?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 13 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Galesburg zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: Wet year putting the squeeze on Illinois farmers

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Due to continued wet weather throughout the spring and into June, Illinois farmers have struggled to get their crops planted on time.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Senate Week in Review: June 10-14, 2019 (37th)

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

As summer nears, bills from the spring legislative session are now being signed into law – beginning with a controversial measure to expand abortion in Illinois, and a reinstatement of the five-hour school day minimum.

Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

From West Central Reporter

Roll Call: Frese votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Randy E. Frese (R-94) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Peoria Standard

Roll Call: Hammond votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From NW Illinois News

Roll Call: Swanson votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-74) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Warren County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

There were 16 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Warren County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Monmouth?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

There were eight offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Monmouth zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | 6 years ago

The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Knox County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2019

There were 72 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Knox County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Media?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Media, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2019

There were six offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.