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News from November 2017

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IDNR accepting registration for Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The upcoming Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt will take place from Jan. 14-15, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting registration for the lottery to determine participants, according to a release from the department.

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Illinois public access counselor finds Carlinville violated Open Meetings Act

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The Illinois Attorney General’s public access counselor recently determined that the city of Carlinville violated the Open Meetings Act at a meeting with the Jersey County Rural Water Company and Fosterburg Water District, according to a report from the Edgar County Watchdogs.

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McClure running for state Senate to improve 'toxic' business climate, finances

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 30, 2017

Steve McClure is running for office in the 50th state Senate District in a bid to oust incumbent Sen. Sam McCann, who has been in office since January 2011.

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Offender paroled in zip code 61920 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61920, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62014 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62014, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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3 offenders paroled in zip code 62626 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62626, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Board member: Peoria County Republican Women's Club 'found the right formula' to grow membership

By Christopher Mobley | Nov 29, 2017

When it comes to the importance of having strong women in the world of politics, the Peoria County Republican Women's club is active and aware of that need.

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Offender paroled in zip code 47904 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 47904, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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3 offenders paroled in zip code 61944 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61944, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Peoria Standard Athletes in Action, Football: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Peoria Standard coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football player will compete during the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62340 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62340, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Donna and Paul Figura unload 15 Shagbark Lane, Millbrook

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 29, 2017

On Oct. 17, 2017, Donna and Paul Figura sold their home at 15 Shagbark Lane, Millbrook to Benjamin D. and Kelly A. Smith for $273,000.

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Carlinville leaders respond to Open Meetings Act violation ruling

By Kyle Gibson | Nov 28, 2017

At a meeting earlier this month of the Carlinville City Council, city leaders responded to the decision by the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor that the city had violated the Open Meetings Act at a Regional Water Concept meeting.

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3 offenders paroled in zip code 62052 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 62052, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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3 offenders paroled in zip code 61107 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61107, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62952 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62952, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Offender paroled in zip code 61434 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 61434, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Offender paroled in zip code 60540 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 60540, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Offender paroled in zip code 62812 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 28, 2017

One offender released on parole in June lives in Illinois zip code 62812, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2 offenders paroled in zip code 61607 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 27, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 61607, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.