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News from October 2016

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Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2016

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

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Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois needs to get its fiscal house in order, undergo regulatory reform, overhaul its tax code and retool its education system to save the middle class, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Greg Baise said during a recent news conference at the state Capitol in Springfield.

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Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

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Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

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Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

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6.64 percent of people in Beckemeyer receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2016

6.64 percent of people in Beckemeyer were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.

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1.24 percent of people in Bartelso receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2016

1.24 percent of people in Bartelso were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.

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Breese ESD 12 placed on 'Financial Watch' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Breese ESD 12 on its "Financial Watch" list.

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Granite City Council approves homecoming parade

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 18, 2016

The Granite City Council met Sept. 6 to approve the homecoming parade.

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Edwardsville board approves Fire Lieutenant promotiol list

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 18, 2016

The Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 4 to approve the preliminary Fire Lieutenant promotional list.

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Madison County Planning and Development Committee review purchase orders

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 18, 2016

The Madison County Planning and Development Committee met Sept. 19 to review the purchase order report.

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Madison County Finance & Government Operations Committee reviews budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 18, 2016

The Madison County Finance & Government Operations Committee met Sept. 20 to review budget.

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Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals grant variances

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 18, 2016

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 6 to grant variances.

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Roxana Board of Trustees considers approval of underground fuel tank removal

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2016

Roxana Board of Trustees considers approval of underground fuel tank removal at old sewer plant.

Madison County Cool Cities Committee discusses Green Cities Challenge

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 18, 2016

Madison County Cool Cities Committee discusses Green Cities Challenge at yesterday's meeting.

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Glen Carbon Residents Advisory Board to hold meeting on non-home rule sales tax referendum question

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2016

Glen Carbon Residents Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Madison County Finance & Government Operations Committee to review FY 2017 budget

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2016

Madison County Finance & Government Operations Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

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Fairview Heights City Council to consider special use permit

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2016

Fairview Heights City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

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Highest paid teacher in Cahokia CUSD 187 raked in $151,562.83 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 50 highest paid teachers in Cahokia CUSD 187 each earned more than $91,000.

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11.94 percent of people in Cottage Hills receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

11.94 percent of people in Cottage Hills were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.