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News from September 2016

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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By Chambana Sun | Sep 30, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

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Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

By Chambana Sun | Sep 30, 2016

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

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Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

By Chambana Sun | Sep 30, 2016

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

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Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

By Chambana Sun | Sep 30, 2016

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

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Urbana Development Group receives city's support

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

The city of Urbana Community Development Services has a new ordinance pertaining to loan guaranty support by and between the city and the Urbana Development Group.

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Champaign Fire Department earns top rating

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

The Champaign City Council met Aug. 23 to recognize the Champaign Fire Department for receiving the highest rating possible from the Insurance Services Organization.

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Urbana may vacate right-of-way on Barr Avenue

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

The city of Urbana Committee of the Whole met Monday to review an ordinance vacating a certain portion of right-of-way on Barr Avenue west of North Cunningham Avenue.

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Paralympic gold medalist Day honored in Champaign

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

The Champaign City Council met Tuesday to recognize Paralympic volleyball gold medalist Nichole Millage Day.

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Bloomington council meets in closed session

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

The Bloomington City Council met Monday in a closed special session to settle claims and review pending legislation.

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Urbana council reviews imminent legislation

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

The Urbana City Council met Monday in a special closed session to discuss imminent legislation.

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8.15 percent of people in Sadorus receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 8.15 percent of people in Sadorus were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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16.1 percent of people in Ludlow receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 16.1 percent of people in Ludlow were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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3.8 percent of people in Philo receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 3.8 percent of people in Philo were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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2.26 percent of people in Dewey receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 2.26 percent of people in Dewey were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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2.47 percent of people in Saint Joseph receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 2.47 percent of people in Saint Joseph were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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12.1 percent of people in Rantoul receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

12.1 percent of people in Rantoul were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Chambana Sun.

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3.06 percent of people in Mahomet receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 3.06 percent of people in Mahomet were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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5.06 percent of people in Tolono receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

5.06 percent of people in Tolono were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Chambana Sun.

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4.25 percent of people in Fisher receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the Chambana Sun, 4.25 percent of people in Fisher were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

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4.65 percent of people in Bondville receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

4.65 percent of people in Bondville were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Chambana Sun.