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Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

Former state school employee Bryant paid in $147K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.49M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Theresa Bryant, who retired in May 2018, saved $147,491 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Bearrows paid in $62K to pension fund, could collect $1.2M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state university employee Denis Bearrows, who retired in May 2018, saved $61,853 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Meeks paid in $109K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.22M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Carol Meeks, who retired in May 2018, saved $109,135 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Byrd paid in $80K to pension fund, could collect $1.75M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state university employee Elisha Byrd, who retired in May 2018, saved $80,338 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Pullem Lash paid in $201K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.2M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Rae Pullem Lash, who retired in May 2018, saved $200,532 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Griswold paid in $103K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.02M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Deborah Griswold, who retired in May 2018, saved $102,955 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Volkert paid in $200K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.24M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Kay Volkert, who retired in May 2018, saved $200,025 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Foster paid in $148K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.61M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Janet Foster, who retired in May 2018, saved $147,648 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Stenzel paid in $94K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.57M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Susan Stenzel, who retired in May 2018, saved $94,085 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Doctor paid in $133K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Patricia Doctor, who retired in May 2018, saved $133,125 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Birberick paid in $156K to pension fund, could collect $5M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state university employee Anne Birberick, who retired in May 2018, saved $155,528 toward a pension over 27 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Detloff paid in $62K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $874K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Michael Detloff, who retired in May 2018, saved $61,836 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Cost of college went up for all students at Northern Illinois University

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 1 percent for 2017-18 at Northern Illinois University, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Former state school employee Hartman paid in $134K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.67M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Cathy Hartman, who retired in May 2018, saved $134,166 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Bell paid in $62K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.62M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sandra Bell, who retired in May 2018, saved $61,554 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Burton paid in $136K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.15M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Joanne Burton, who retired in May 2018, saved $136,197 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Siljendahl paid in $163K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.17M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Connie Siljendahl, who retired in May 2018, saved $162,779 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee McHugh paid in $44K to pension fund, could collect $854K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state university employee Sheila McHugh, who retired in May 2018, saved $43,615 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Hairrell paid in $106K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.9M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Eva Hairrell, who retired in May 2018, saved $106,401 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.