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News from November 2015

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Durbin supports Scott Air Force Base's bid to house new NGA facility

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 30, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has again expressed his support for Illinois' Scott Air Force Base’s bid to become the home of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA).

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Durbin urges House to close gun-buying loophole for terror suspects

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined other Democrats in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote to give the federal government power to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns and explosives.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission receives IT award for team effectiveness

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission was honored with the Chief Information Officer's Most Effective IT Team award at a dinner on Nov. 19.

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State streamlines application processes for title insurance companies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is making the agent application and license renewal processes for title insurance companies both easier and cheaper.

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Serve Illinois Commission to join #ILGive movement, raise millions for nonprofits

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 28, 2015

The Serve Illinois Commission will join Forefront for the #ILGive campaign, a statewide, nonpartisan movement to support nonprofit communities in Illinois by increasing individual giving.

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Edwardsville City Council to discuss taxes, bonds at upcoming meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 27, 2015

The Edwardsville City Council has set the agenda for its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, which will address various tax and bond issues for the city.

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Rauner suspends admissions of Syrian refugees, citing Paris attacks

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently Illinois will temporarily prevent Syrian refugees from entering the state.

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Rauner grants clemency in 10 cases while denying 200 others

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 25, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner decided to grant clemency in 10 cases, denying 200 others, in a major move on the clemency petitions front.

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Durbin and 23 other senators push for the president to take executive action to help reduce gun violence

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 25, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) has joined a group of 23 other senators, strongly urging the president to reduce gun violence via executive action.

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Durbin applauds announcement that may provide relief for students of Corinthian Colleges

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

Students who attended Everest University online in Illinois may be eligible for student loan relief.

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Shimkus and other Congress members oppose Obama's pledge to the UN's Green Climate Fund

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

A letter sent to the House Appropriators Committee today opposes Obama’s unilateral pledge of U.S. taxpayer dollars to the UN’s Green Climate Fund.

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Village of Glen Carbon Board met recently to discuss community affairs

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

The Village Board for Glen Carbon discussed the unveiling of brick paver installments with names of military veterans.

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Bost believes St. Clair County to be the ideal site for new NGA West Campus

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost believes St. Clair County adjacent to Scott Air Force Base is the ideal site for the next National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West campus.

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Pontoon Beach's Board of Trustees met to discuss traffic issues

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

The Board of Trustees for the Village of Pontoon Beach, Illinois assembled recently to discuss new business initiatives.

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Madison County Board meeting centers around appointments and new initiatives

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

The Madison County, Illinois Board met recently to discuss a number of new appointments and initiatives.

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Alton City Council convenes on a transition plan regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 24, 2015

The City of Alton, Illinois City Council convened recently to discuss a plan surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Glen Carbon Village board meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 23, 2015

The Glen Carbon Village board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Village Hall.

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Glen Carbon Police Commission to meet

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 23, 2015

The Glen Carbon Police Commission will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Glen Carbon Public Safety facility.

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Glen Carbon Public Safety Committee to discuss intergovernmental agreement with Maryville at Nov. 24 meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 23, 2015

The Glen Carbon Public Safety Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6 pm to discuss whether to extend the current intergovernmental agreement with Village of Maryville for dispatch services for ten years.

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Edwardsville City Council meeting focuses on health-care initiatives

By Mark Iandolo | Nov 23, 2015

The City of Edwardsville City Council met recently to discuss a number of new initiatives.