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News from August 2017

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Le Roy home prices unchanged in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Le Roy was unchanged while total sales decreased by 76.9%.

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Twin Grove home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Twin Grove rose by $41,500 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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Lexington home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Lexington rose by $119,900 while total sales decreased by 25%.

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Barickman argues that override will further school funding crisis

By Hoang Tran | Aug 14, 2017

The Illinois Senate voted on Sunday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1 despite heavy opposition from Republicans, who have called the bill a broken school funding formula that favors Chicago over the rest of the state.

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Income tax hike will cost Chenoa residents $670,234.94 more this year, ranked 9th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Chenoa taxpayers will pay an additional $670,234.94 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Carlock residents $566,276.01 more this year, ranked 12th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Carlock taxpayers will pay an additional $566,276.01 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Watchdog group awaits Bloomington reimbursement record

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 12, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) can't wait for Monday. That's when the City of Bloomington has said it will have responded to the ECW's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding reimbursement of an airline ticket, the group says on its Illinois Leaks website.

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Income tax hike will cost Bloomington residents $26,015,757.78 more this year, ranked 1st in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 11, 2017

Bloomington taxpayers will pay an additional $26,015,757.78 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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AmeriCorps to reinforce Illinois programs with largest grant award to date

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 11, 2017

Acting manager of AmeriCorps’ Illinois-based programs, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois), recently reported $17.5 million in federal grants for AmeriCorps members.

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Brady cheers move to allow younger teens to be organ donors

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 10, 2017

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) said Illinois has increased organ donation opportunities by turning a bill he cosponsored into law, according to a press release.

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Income tax hike will cost Bellflower residents $122,779.39 more this year, ranked 19th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 10, 2017

Bellflower taxpayers will pay an additional $122,779.39 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Pontiac City Council met August 7.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Aug 9, 2017

Pontiac City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7.

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Income tax hike will cost Arrowsmith residents $156,215.19 more this year, ranked 18th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 9, 2017

Arrowsmith taxpayers will pay an additional $156,215.19 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Anchor residents $66,580.06 more this year, ranked 23rd in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 8, 2017

Anchor taxpayers will pay an additional $66,580.06 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Fairbury home prices fell in July 2017

By McLean County Times | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Fairbury fell by $135,250 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

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Pontiac median home prices rose by 6% in July 2017

By McLean County Times | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Pontiac rose by $4,500 while total sales increased by 7.7%.

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How did home prices perform in Flanagan during July 2017?

By McLean County Times | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Flanagan rose by $34,250 while total sales increased by 50%.

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Battle heats up over who paid for Bloomington woman's trip with mayor

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 5, 2017

After taking some fire from supporters of Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) have shot back on their Illinois Leaks website.

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Watchdogs' battle with Atlanta, Illinois, library started months ago

By Claudia Balthazar | Aug 4, 2017

The Atlanta, Illinois, Public Library District board entered a 20-year contract to purchase the Union Hall building at 114 S.W. Archer Street in December 2014, raising a number of issues the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) have been focusing on for months.

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The price of local government: Village of Strawn

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 4, 2017

The Village of Strawn budget was $52,532.04 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,072.08 per household.