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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 93rd House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 18, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 93rd Illinois House district, according to a West Central Reporter analysis.

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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 91st House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 18, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners more than nine to one in the 91st Illinois House district, according to a Peoria Standard analysis.

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Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

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Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

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Illegal food stamp trafficking at record levels in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2016

While July marked an all-year high for the number of individuals on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois, it also marked a time when food stamp trafficking is on the rise.

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Study shows Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the U.S.

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2016

Nationally, the unemployment rate for black Americans stands at 8.1 percent, which is higher than the national average of all Americans; but Illinois has the highest black unemployment rate in the entire country at 15 percent.

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Trump carries 91 of 102 counties in Illinois

By Peoria Standard | Nov 18, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump won all but 11 of Illinois' 102 counties in the Nov. 8 election despite losing the popular vote in the state.

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Hanna City Council accepts new water, sewer lines

By Louie Torres | Nov 18, 2016

The village of Hanna City Council met Oct. 4 to accept new water and sewer lines.

Hanna City Council authorizes annexation agreements

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 18, 2016

The village of Hanna City Council met Aug. 16 to authorize annexation agreements.

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Peoria County Board approves intergovernmental agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 18, 2016

The Peoria County Board met Sept. 8 to approve an intergovernmental agreement.

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Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission to hold hearing on UnityPoint Health Proctor Hospital's request to build a property

By Louie Torres | Nov 17, 2016

Peoria Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.

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Peoria Human Resources Commission to discuss conflict of interest disclosures for 2017 public service applicants

By Louie Torres | Nov 17, 2016

Peoria Human Resources Commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18.

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Critics say teacher pension pickups oppress taxpayers

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2016

One of the biggest wins for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) when it scored a victory through a new four-year contract is that pension pickups were preserved; but what is good for teachers is not always what is good for everyone else as the plan stands to cost taxpayers a fortune.

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Brimfield Community Unified School District No. 309 Board to review preliminary tax levy

By Louie Torres | Nov 16, 2016

Brimfield Community Unit School District No. 309 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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Peoria Public School District No. 150 Board of Education Policy Committee discusses naming of school buildings

By Louie Torres | Nov 16, 2016

Peoria Public School District No. 150 Board of Education Policy Committee discusses naming of school buildings at this morning's meeting.

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Report says SNAP unequally benefits Illinois families of illegal immigrants

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2016

In the overwhelming majority of states, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to families with an illegal immigrant wage earner in it while denying benefits to an identical family of American citizens having the same income, according to a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).

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Analyst: Illinois must create less-hostile tax climate to retain residents, businesses

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois needs to diversify its tax base and make changes to become more competitive if it wants to stem the tide of people leaving the state, an analyst for an independent policy organization said during a recent radio show interview.

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Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

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Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By Peoria Standard | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.