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News from December 2016

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Lake in the Hills board amends cannabis ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 4, 2016

The village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met Oct. 13 to amend the cannabis ordinance.

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Fox River Grove board opens bids

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 4, 2016

The village of Fox River Grove Board of Trustees met Sept. 15 to open bids for a SCADA system upgrade.

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Huntley Village Board reviews personnel data

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 4, 2016

The Huntley Village Board met Oct. 13 to review personnel data.

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Algonquin committee increases allotted liquor licenses

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 4, 2016

The village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Oct. 11 to increase the number of allotted liquor licenses.

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Lake in the Hills amends municipal code

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 4, 2016

The village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met Oct. 11 to amend the municipal code.

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Some fear Mendoza-Madigan alliance will worsen state government dysfunction

By McHenry Times | Dec 2, 2016

Susana Mendoza’s election to state comptroller has many concerned with regard to her affiliation with House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), how she will work with Gov. Bruce Rauner, and how she will handle the state’s bill payments.

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Illinois' debt per capita ranks among 10 highest in U.S., at nearly $15,000

By McHenry Times | Dec 2, 2016

Ranking among the top 10 states for debt per capita, Illinois is exhibiting a continuously increasing amount of red ink per resident — particularly pension debt, but also other calculated liabilities.

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Think tank: Further talks between state, AFSCME would be waste of time

By McHenry Times | Dec 2, 2016

The state's largest public employee union is calling for Gov. Bruce Rauner to continue negotiating after talks were declared to be at an impasse earlier this month, but further talks with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) would be pointless, an attorney for a Chicago-based think tank said recently.

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Illinois jobless rate ticks up, despite 2,200 jobs added

By McHenry Times | Dec 2, 2016

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released the latest data on the state's unemployment rate and job growth, and although 2,200 new jobs were created, the unemployment rate increased to 5.6 percent.

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Woodstock hoopsters adjust to changes after losing several starters

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Four starters are gone from last season's excellent Woodstock boys basketball team, but there is experience back this season.

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Bills target 'sleazy lame-duck tax increases'

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 2, 2016

Two Illinois statesmen who have labored to prevent “sleazy” lame-duck legislative session decisions from hurting taxpayers have introduced measures designed to thwart the government from jacking up constituents’ taxes during early January 2017 interim meetings.

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McHenry County College star shines on court, diamond, in classroom

By Jason Burke | Dec 2, 2016

Grace Schwegel enters the gym at the center position for the McHenry County College women's basketball team, and she's become quite the asset on the court.

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Woodstock commissioners discuss stage at Emricson Park

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 2, 2016

The city of Woodstock Parks & Recreation Commission met Oct. 11 to discuss the stage at Emricson Park.

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Richmond board disposes of surplus property

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2016

The village of Richmond Board met Oct. 6 to dispose of surplus property.

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Former state school employee Olsen paid in $94K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.45M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Elizabeth Olsen, who retired in November 2016, saved $93,538 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Cappaert paid in $88K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.66M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Thomas Cappaert, who retired in November 2016, saved $88,228 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Taylor paid in $42K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $555K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Karen Taylor, who retired in November 2016, saved $42,094 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Williams paid in $143K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Paul Williams, who retired in November 2016, saved $143,039 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Hinley paid in $122K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.38M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Kimberly Hinley, who retired in November 2016, saved $121,591 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.