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News from March 2017

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Former state school employee Winters paid in $10K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $134K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Rhea Winters, who retired in February 2017, saved $9,718 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Doll paid in $24K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $616K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Marianne Doll, who retired in February 2017, saved $23,966 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Jensen paid in $3K to pension fund, could collect $48K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Susan Jensen, who retired in February 2017, saved $3,347 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Beck paid in $52K to pension fund, could collect $960K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Jill Beck, who retired in February 2017, saved $52,204 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Bridgewater paid in $18K to pension fund, could collect $325K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Margaret Bridgewater, who retired in February 2017, saved $18,319 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Day paid in $97K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.72M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Carl Day, who retired in February 2017, saved $96,573 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Maupin paid in $40K to pension fund, could collect $693K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Valerie Maupin, who retired in February 2017, saved $39,714 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Weaver paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $38K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Gary Weaver, who retired in February 2017, saved $3,782 toward a pension over 2 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Maxwell paid in $465 to pension fund, could collect $80K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Denise Maxwell, who retired in February 2017, saved $465 toward a pension over 2 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Fairview Heights Administration Committee reviews bill list

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 1, 2017

The city of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met Feb. 15 to review the bill list.

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Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

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Edwardsville Public Services Committee authorizes grant application

By Louie Torres | Mar 1, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Feb. 14 to authorize a grant application.

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Edwardsville Band Board discusses 2017 budget

By Louie Torres | Mar 1, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Band Board met Feb. 13 to discuss the 2017 budget.

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Edwardsville Public Safety Committee provides staffing update

By Louie Torres | Mar 1, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met Feb. 13 to provide a staffing update.

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Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

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Belleville Parks & Recreation Board presents funds balance

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 5, 2017

The city of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board met Jan. 11 to present the summary of funds balance.

Belleville Finance Committee remodels facilities

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 5, 2017

Th city of Belleville Finance Committee met Feb. 13 to remodel facilities.

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Highland zoning board hosts public hearing

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 5, 2017

The city of Highland Combined Planning and Zoning Board met Jan. 4 to host a public hearing for requests.

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Belleville Park and Recreation Department reviews budgets

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 5, 2017

The village of Belleville Park and Recreation Department met Jan. 11 to review budgets.