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Gibson City home prices rise in the first half of 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2017 in Gibson City rose by $35,263 while total sales decreased by 54.5%.

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Phillips, Hays among GOP legislators to override SB 9 veto

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 6, 2017

Reps. Reginald Phillips (R-Charleston), Chad Hays (R-Danville) and 8 other GOP House members joined Democrats to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of three budget bills.

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Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.

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Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.

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Champaign County taxpayers will pay an extra $48M with passage of tax hike law

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 6, 2017

Champaign County taxpayers will see a total of $48 million in state income tax increases after SB 9, a tax hike measure, passed the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate to become law.

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Lincoln Trail Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Lincoln Trail Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Thomasboro CCSD 130 holds $735k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Thomasboro Community Consolidated School District 130 has $735,000 in debt, which is $1,239 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Who are Georgetown Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Here are the 4 highest-paid employees of Georgetown Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Here are the 2 former employees of Georgetown Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Here are the 2 former employees of Georgetown Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Rantoul Township High School District 193 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rantoul Township High School District 193 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Rantoul City School District 137 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rantoul City School District 137 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Who are Danville Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Here are the 24 highest-paid employees of Danville Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Here are the 22 former employees of Danville Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Here are the 22 former employees of Danville Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Edison Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Edison Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Urbana SD 116 holds $40.2 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Urbana School District 116 has $40,215,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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Rose votes no, Bennett votes yes on budget bills

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 4, 2017

In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.

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Senate rushes votes on budget bills

By Hoang Tran | Jul 4, 2017

On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.

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Ammons, Hays, Mitchell cast votes for tax hikes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 4, 2017

In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.

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Tolono CUSD 7 holds $12.8 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Tolono Community Unit School District 7 has $12,825,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Chambana Sun.

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The price of local government: Village of Cisco

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

The Village of Cisco budget was $258,213 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,718.03 per household.