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News from July 2017

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NIU student leader 'disappointed' in ethical lapse by president

By Michael McGrady | Jul 12, 2017

Tim Kirsininkas had high hopes Northern Illinois University (NIU) could rise above the ethical morass that so often seems to be where state politics resides.

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Jefferson Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2017

Jefferson Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Provost takes over as acting president at Northern Illinois

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 11, 2017

Lisa Freeman has replaced Douglas Baker as acting president of Northern lllinois University (NIU).

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Policy institute exec joins Rauner in crusade to save taxpayers

By Hoang Tran | Jul 10, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is bringing in a "champion" to fight for Illinoisans.

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Huntley Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 10, 2017

Huntley Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Rauner replaces Chief of Staff Goldberg with Illinois Policy's Rasmussen

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 10, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner has fired his Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg and replaced him with Illinois Policy Institute President Kristina Rasmussen.

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Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met June 28.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2017

Sangamon County Community Resources Committee met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 28.

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Hinckley-Big Rock High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2017

Hinckley-Big Rock High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Who are the Village of Hinckley's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2017

Here are the 6 highest-paid employees of the Village of Hinckley, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Cullerton objects to NIU president's payout

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Outgoing Northern Illinois University President Doug Baker shouldn't be rewarded for financial mismanagement, Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) contended in a statement posted recently by the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

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Pritchard joins Dems in passing appropriations measure

By Matt Smith | Jul 8, 2017

Hours before fiscal year 2017 ended, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment, and while it requires a third reading and another vote before it passes officially, the vote is considered an important step toward passing a plan, according to the Associated Press (AP).

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Who are Sycamore Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

Here are the 6 highest-paid employees of Sycamore Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Who are Sandwich Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Here are the 3 highest-paid employees of Sandwich Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Sycamore home prices rise in June 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Sycamore rose by $20,064 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

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How did Robert Pritchard spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Robert Pritchard's election campaign committee, Citizens for Pritchard, spent $5,129 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

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Genoa home prices fall in June 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Genoa fell by $69,811 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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How did Maureen Josh spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Maureen Josh's election campaign committee, Citizens for Maureen Josh, spent $626 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).