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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Bradfield, Marlin agree to disagree at Urbana mayoral debate

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 29, 2017

Underscoring Urbana’s needs and defining his prospective mayoral role as distinct from any personal agenda, Republic Rex Bradfield tussled but generally touched similar chords with Democrat Diane Marlin at their first debate before the mayoral election on Tuesday.

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Urbana school district aces latest ratings test

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2017

The grades are in, and Urbana School District 116 has passed. The district received a "AA" rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P) recently, improving from an outlook considered "negative" to one that is "stable."

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Altorfer Ag welcomes new Northern Illinois rep

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 16, 2017

Altorfer Ag Products has hired Brandon Booth as a sales representative in Northern Illinois.

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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

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CORRECTED: Schock judge questioned on 'late' recusal

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 5, 2017

A U.S. district judge assigned to rule on the theft and fraud case of a former congressman resigned recently, but the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) still have one big question: What took you so long?

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WPL’s ‘Have a Heart’ offers pardons for non-perishables

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Trading overdue fees for food, Woodstock Public Library (WPL) will welcome donations during its annual 'Have a Heart' week Feb. 12-18 — with canned food items innovatively canceling late fines — as well as host various health-related events.

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State GOP slams Scherer's distant, nameless endorsement of Madigan

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 18, 2016

For state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur), name-calling is literally off the record — to the extent that she recently managed to carefully craft a commitment to cast her vote for House Speaker Mike Madigan without actually stating so overtly.

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Champaign Central's Interact Club charity 5K registration underway

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 31, 2016

With a wide variety of signup options and a charitable mission, Champaign Central's Interact Club will hold its second annual 5K race Saturday, Nov. 19, with all proceeds  benefiting a local humanitarian organization.

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Champaign boosts businesses with incentive program

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Smoothies, sandwiches, soups and salads served up at Yolanda Wilson’s new restaurant can now fuel Champaign residents thanks to the sponsorship of the city’s new Small Business Incentive Program, which now underwrites aspiring local entrepreneurs.

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Champaign-Urbana humanitarian awards event set for Thursday

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Three individuals and two organizations will step up to receive civic honors at a community-sponsored 5:45 p.m. ceremony on Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign.

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‘Drive Sober’ campaign picks up speed in Champaign

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Champaign’s police department urges all residents to practice good safety habits over the Labor Day holiday weekend as the local force joins state and federal agencies in 2016’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

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Rauner taps leaders for Illinois boards, councils

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 20, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently made a round of assignments to various state-level agencies in Springfield — including slots in workforce, advocacy and minority business councils — with several placements consisting of re-appointments.

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Electrical work to affect traffic near State Farm Center

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 20, 2016

Due to electrical work at the State Farm Center Saturday, the traffic signals at the intersections of First and Fourth streets along Kirby Avenue will be impacted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Foothill Drive closes for storm sewer construction

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 18, 2016

During storm sewer construction, Foothill Drive will be closed between Lincolnshire Drive and Robert Drive beginning Thursday.

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‘Other Madigan’ snaps candid roadway shot

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 13, 2016

Captioning a snapshot about Illinois’ neighboring state Indiana, Republican state Senate candidate for District 52 Mike Madigan recently commented on election matters via Facebook.

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SURS board seeks chief investment officer

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 12, 2016

Illinois' State Universities Retirement System system is seeking candidates for the Champaign-based job of chief investment officer of its board of trustees, a position involving investment oversight and administrative reporting to the board’s executive director.

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Illinois SURS to select executive director for board

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 11, 2016

The state SURS system seeks qualified applicants for the position of executive director of its board of trustees, a role instrumental in achieving its board of directors’ goals and cultivating a high-functioning work culture.

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Rauner asks lawmakers to pass term limits

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2016

In the wake of Cook County's decision to omit the possibility of creating independent legislative map boundaries in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently urged the General Assembly to include term limits on its fall agenda.

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Champaign’s Madigan critical of state lawmakers’ budget handling

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 28, 2016

Republican candidate for state Senate District 52 Mike Madigan recently expressed deep concern over Illinois’ continuing budget quandary, describing the state’s needs as being waylaid by the legislature’s conscious decision to stick with the “status quo.”