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Former state university employee Strausberger paid in $38K to pension fund, could collect $638K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Mona Strausberger, who retired in April 2017, saved $38,003 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Gutierrez paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $417K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Deborah Gutierrez, who retired in April 2017, saved $24,479 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Anderson paid in $128K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.98M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mark Anderson, who retired in April 2017, saved $128,169 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Zumwalt paid in $171K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.35M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Cynthia Zumwalt, who retired in April 2017, saved $170,677 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Moeller paid in $174K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.63M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Douglas Moeller, who retired in April 2017, saved $173,656 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Bank paid in $45K to pension fund, could collect $741K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Claudia Bank, who retired in April 2017, saved $44,582 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Ecklund paid in $48K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.23M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jeanine Ecklund, who retired in April 2017, saved $47,649 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Hall paid in $75K to pension fund, could collect $1.89M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Kelly Hall, who retired in April 2017, saved $75,392 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Fergurson paid in $156K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.36M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Boyd Fergurson, who retired in April 2017, saved $156,052 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Delano paid in $92K to pension fund, could collect $1.69M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Margaret Delano, who retired in April 2017, saved $91,797 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Garay paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $347K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Denise Garay, who retired in April 2017, saved $24,329 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Myers paid in $18K to pension fund, could collect $260K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state university employee Susan Myers, who retired in April 2017, saved $18,269 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Bankruptcy bounces around as backup plan

By Cheyenne Dickerson | May 2, 2017

After two years without a budget and a failed attempt to compromise on a "grand bargain," some in Illinois are asking whether bankruptcy is a viable way out of the state's financial morass.

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War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

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DeKalb home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in DeKalb rose by $50,400 while total sales decreased by 71.4%.

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Genoa home prices fall in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Genoa fell by $73,523 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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Pritchard applauds DeKalb firefighters, including Medal of Honor winner

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 14, 2017

Rep. Bob Pritchard (R-Hinckley) congratulated Jared Thorp and eight other DeKalb firefighters who were honored for their efforts at a statewide ceremony and memorial in Springfield recently.

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If budget hopes are scrapped, Illinois could become first 'junk' state

By Glenn Minnis | May 15, 2017

The chances that Illinois will reach a budget before May 31 and avoid seeing its bond rating lowered to the worst of any state in history are 50-50 at best, according to Mark Glennon, founder of the business and government website WirePoints told the Sangamon Sun recently.

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Budget described as another possible dead body to mourn

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 18, 2017

It's hard to tell the difference between a seated Illinois General Assembly and one that's on a break, WCIA Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Maxwell said in a recent segment focused on a lack of new bills, characterizing the legislative accomplishments of the 100th General Assembly as “hardly anything at all."

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'Absurd' math used to calculate 'Comeback Agenda,' financial pro says

By Karen Kidd | May 18, 2017

There won't be any coming back for high-wage earners who will exit Illinois in a hurry if the so-called "Illinois Comeback Agenda" passes, a financial services professional said.