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News from January 2017

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The price of local government: City of Bloomington

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

The City of Bloomington budget was $212.02 million for its 2017 fiscal year, or $9,581 per household.

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By McLean County Times | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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Hudson Village Board of Trustees holds discussion on Hudson Grain Co. special use request

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

Hudson Village Board of Trustees holds discussion on Hudson Grain Co. special use request during its recent meeting.

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McLean County Board reviews appointments and reappointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

McLean County Board reviews appointments and reappointments at its recent meeting.

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Normal Township Council votes on final development plan for The Lofts Northend PUD

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

Normal Township Council votes on final development plan for The Lofts Northland PUD at its recent meeting.

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Village of McLean Zoning Board reviews re-subdivision of Frontage Road property

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

Village of McLean Zoning Board reviews re-subdivision of Frontage Road property at a recent meeting.

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Downs Board of Trustees approves part-time assistant treasurer position

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

Downs Board of Trustees approves part-time assistant treasurer position at a recent meeting.

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Lexington City Council reviews employee health insurance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

Lexington City Council reviews employee health insurance at its meeting last week.

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McLean County Health Committee discusses pharmaceutical services contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

McLean County Health Committee discusses pharmaceutical services contract at a recent meeting.

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White Oak Township Board of Trustees reviews building projects and repairs

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

White Oak Township Board of Trustees reviews building projects and repairs at a recent meeting.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By McLean County Times | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By McLean County Times | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By McLean County Times | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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ISU Police Department offers comforting room for crime victims to speak in supportive environment

By Kathy Adams | Jan 29, 2017

The Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) now offers a comforting space for crime victims to speak with officers in a non-threatening, supportive environment.

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Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By McLean County Times | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

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Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By McLean County Times | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.

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How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By McLean County Times | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

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Normal City Council discusses new use for vacant Mitsubishi facility

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 25, 2017

Normal City Council discusses new use for vacant Mitsubishi facility at its recent meeting.

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Downs Board of Trustees discusses long-range plans for each village department

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 25, 2017

Downs Board of Trustees discusses long-range plans for each village department at a recent meeting.

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Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals approves parking variance for 1717 Ft. Jesse Rd.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 25, 2017

Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals approves parking variance for 1717 Ft. Jesse Rd. at its recent meeting.