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News from August 2017

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Income tax hike will cost Gridley residents $652,054.64 more this year, ranked 10th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 20, 2017

Gridley taxpayers will pay an additional $652,054.64 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Ellsworth residents $163,835.31 more this year, ranked 17th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 19, 2017

Ellsworth taxpayers will pay an additional $163,835.31 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Downs residents $742,998.77 more this year, ranked 7th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 18, 2017

Downs taxpayers will pay an additional $742,998.77 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Danvers residents $679,830.01 more this year, ranked 8th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 17, 2017

Danvers taxpayers will pay an additional $679,830.01 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Atlanta, Illinois, library trustee accused of conflict of interest

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 17, 2017

Atlanta, Illinois, library trustee William Thomas failed to file a true and accurate "Statement of Economic Interests (SEI)" form in 2016 and did not disclose potential conflicts of interest, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) allege on their Illinois Leaks website.

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Income tax hike will cost Cropsey residents $70,542.07 more this year, ranked 22nd in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 16, 2017

Cropsey taxpayers will pay an additional $70,542.07 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Atlanta, Illinois, library allegedly dragging feet on trustee appointment

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 16, 2017

Although Illinois law says vacancies on library boards must be filled immediately, the Atlanta, Illinois, public library board has left a seat empty since March, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend.

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Pontiac City Council Community Services Committee met August 14.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Aug 16, 2017

Pontiac City Council Community Services Committee met at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.

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Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund Board met July 17.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Aug 16, 2017

Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund Board met at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.

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Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met August 14.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Aug 16, 2017

Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.

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McLean County schools would get $1.03 million more with Rauner schools plan

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 15, 2017

McLean County's eight school districts will receive an extra $1.03 million this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Public calls out Atlanta, Illinois, library on real estate deal

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 15, 2017

Atlanta, Illinois, residents crowded a recent library board meeting to question the propriety and legality of purchasing property owned by one of its board members, a video of the meeting posted on the Illinois Leaks website shows.

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Income tax hike will cost Cooksville residents $101,536.94 more this year, ranked 21st in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 15, 2017

Cooksville taxpayers will pay an additional $101,536.94 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Atlanta, Illinois, library accused of shoddy bookkeeping or worse

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 14, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) are calling for an independent audit of the Atlanta (Illinois) Public Library's books after reviewing its reports to the state comptroller.

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Carlock 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 Carlock rose by $89,000 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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Income tax hike will cost Colfax residents $394,845.06 more this year, ranked 13th in McLean County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 14, 2017

Colfax taxpayers will pay an additional $394,845.06 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Normal 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 Normal rose by $5,450 while total sales decreased by 21.5%.

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Monee 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 Monee rose by $43,650 while total sales remained unchanged with six homes sold.

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Bloomington home prices fall in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Bloomington fell by $6,650 while total sales increased by 0.6%.

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Danvers 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 Danvers rose by $4,500 while total sales decreased by 40%.