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News from August 2016

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Republican committee urges Dist. 12 congressional candidate to return questionable contributions

By Carrie Salls, Madison County Record | Aug 3, 2016

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) wants District 12 congressional candidate C.J. Baricevic to give back more than $37,000 in campaign contributions that were allegedly made as part of an illegal “straw man” scheme.

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SIUE volleyball team scores in the classroom with academic honors

By Brent Zell | Aug 3, 2016

As the 2016 season nears for the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (SIEU) volleyball team, the program has earned an academic honor from its 2015 campaign.

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Madison County GOP chairman: 'I don’t know who would vote against' lower property taxes

By Jamie Kelly | Aug 3, 2016

Madison County voters will have the opportunity to vote to lower the maximum property tax levy for county government, and County GOP Chairman Chris Slusser said he thinks proponents will be able to easily convince voters.

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Ruocco slams Hoffman for supporting unbalanced-budget bill

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

Republican candidate for House District 113 Katherine Ruocco blasted incumbent Jay Hoffman (D-District 113) for his support of the unbalanced budget passed by the House in May.

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Babcock offers history of fiscal responsibility to voters

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

A lifelong House District 111 resident, Republican candidate Mike Babcock presents a positive record of fiscal responsibility to the voters. 

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Crinvestments LLC unloads 2711 Maxey St., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 3, 2016

On Aug. 3, 2016, Crinvestments LLC sold their home at 2711 Maxey St., Alton to Lively Investments LLC for $43,000.

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Madison County board battle moves from one controversy to another

By Dawn Geske | Aug 2, 2016

Madison County’s purchasing policy is under fire by the county board chairman challenger.

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Edwardsville Public Library gathers for board of trustees meeting

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 2, 2016

The Edwardsville Public Library board of trustees met Wednesday, May 25.

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Madison County Mental Health Board Finance Committee reviews current budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 2, 2016

The Madison County Mental Health Board Finance Committee will meet at noon Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee to meet, hear reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 2, 2016

The Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By Metro East Sun | Aug 1, 2016

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

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Former state university employee Carey paid in $848 to pension fund, could collect $119K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Steven Carey, who retired in July 2016, saved $848 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Tippett paid in $200K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $5.31M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Debra Tippett, who retired in July 2016, saved $199,527 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 university employee Stalmack paid in $76K to pension fund, could collect $1.22M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Richard Stalmack, who retired in July 2016, saved $76,432 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Hurlbut paid in $39K to pension fund, could collect $738K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Ronald Hurlbut, who retired in July 2016, saved $39,068 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Westcott paid in $52K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Bonnie Westcott, who retired in July 2016, saved $52,390 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Trelow paid in $194K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.22M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Ronald Trelow, who retired in July 2016, saved $193,708 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 university employee Schaefer paid in $104K to pension fund, could collect $1.9M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Jill Schaefer, who retired in July 2016, saved $104,248 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Davis paid in $27K to pension fund, could collect $494K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Doris Davis, who retired in July 2016, saved $26,717 toward a pension over 14 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Atienza Gabas paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $654K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Maria Atienza Gabas, who retired in July 2016, saved $42,592 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.