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News from January 2017

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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By Chambana Sun | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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Champaign Plan Commission recommends preliminary planned development for South Center Research Park No. 13

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 30, 2017

Champaign Plan Commission recommends preliminary planned development for South Center Research Park No. 13 at a recent meeting.

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Urbana Community Development Commission votes on intergovernmental collaboration agreement on fair housing

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 30, 2017

Urbana Community Development Commission votes on intergovernmental collaboration agreement on fair housing at its meeting last week.

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Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee reviews proposed 2017 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 30, 2017

Rantoul Citizens Advisory Committee reviews proposed 2017 budget at its meeting last week.

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Champaign Code Review and Appeals Board reviews 2015 International Building Code

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 30, 2017

Champaign Code Review and Appeals Board reviews 2015 International Building Code at its meeting last week.

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State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By Chambana Sun | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By Chambana Sun | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By Chambana Sun | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

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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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Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2017

Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

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Dropping home values, high property taxes push Illinois toward financial cliff, analyst says

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2017

Illinois residents burdened with falling home values and high property taxes are headed toward a cliff if Springfield doesn't do something soon to pull the state back from the precipice, a financial analyst said.

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How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By Chambana Sun | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

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Ford County Finance Committee pays bills from general fund

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

Ford County Finance Committee pays bills from general fund at its recent meeting.

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Vermilion County Executive and Legislation Committee to vote on sale of Tilton sewer plant to Tilton

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 26, 2017

Vermilion County Executive and Legislation Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Urbana Police Pension Fund to make decision on pension disability claim

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 26, 2017

Urbana Police Pension Fund will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27.

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Champaign City Council approves TIF district for the Bristol Park redevelopment area

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 26, 2017

Champaign City Council approves TIF district for the Bristol Park redevelopment area at a recent meeting.

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Urbana Plan Commission adopts 2016 Urbana Bicycle Master Plan

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 26, 2017

Urbana Plan Commission adopts 2016 Urbana Bicycle Master Plan at a recent meeting.

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By Chambana Sun | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Chambana Sun | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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McLean County District crying poor to the state, but spending at record highs

By Chambana Sun | Jan 24, 2017

Martin Hickman, business manager for McLean County Unit District 5, is painting a dire picture to anyone who will listen.