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News from January 2017

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By McLean County Times | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By McLean County Times | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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McLean County District crying poor to the state, but spending at record highs

By McLean County Times | Jan 24, 2017

Martin Hickman, business manager for McLean County Unit District 5, is painting a dire picture to anyone who will listen.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By McLean County Times | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Bloomington tree trimming to commence soon

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

The city of Bloomington announced the upcoming tree-trimming work last week.

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2017 MLK Award winners announced

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

The 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Award winners were announced by the Bloomington and Normal Human Relations Commissions on Saturday, Jan. 14.

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Bloomington revises shuttle, taxi downtown traffic patterns

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 22, 2017

The city of Bloomington recently announced changes in the downtown shuttle and taxi hubs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole discusses whether to establish a Traffic Advisory Committee

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole discusses whether to establish a Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting this week.

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El Paso City Council discusses annual salaries for elected officials

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

El Paso City Council discusses annual salaries for elected officials at its meeting earlier this week.

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McLean County Justice Committee approves agreement with Chestnut Health Systems

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

McLean County Justice Committee approves agreement with Chestnut Health Systems at its recent meeting.

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LeRoy City Council discusses future of city-owned building on S. East Street

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 20, 2017

LeRoy City Council discusses future of city-owned building on S. East Street at its meeting earlier this week.

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Lexington City Council approves travel reimbursement ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 20, 2017

Lexington City Council approves travel reimbursement ordinance at its recent meeting.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By McLean County Times | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

El Paso City Council proposes tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

The El Paso City Council met Dec. 5 to propose a tax levy.

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Eastland Mall Macy's to close in Bloomington

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2017

Due to overall strategic restructuring, Macy’s has confirmed that its Eastland Mall branch location is counted among the dozens slated to close in the near future, allowing the company to focus on outlets generating higher revenue.

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Bloomington violates FOIA correspondence rule

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 15, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs recently reported that the video of the Nov. 14 Bloomington City Council meeting was redacted to remove public comments before it was posted on the website.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By McLean County Times | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By McLean County Times | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.