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News from June 2017

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Rezin sees finish line fast approaching on budget agreement

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said she wholeheartedly agreed with Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day session to work out a budget deal, according to a press release.

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Welter hosts town halls to talk about budget, constituents' concerns

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 18, 2017

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said he conducted a series of town hall meetings last month to allow constituents throughout the 75th District to be heard on issues such as the state's budget impasse.

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Parkhurst: Lack of budget 'unthinkable, unconscionable, unexplainable'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 11, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) said she couldn't believe House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) would not even call a vote on budget legislation before the end of the spring legislative session, according to a press release.

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Parkhurst files measure to block three-state railway from Illinois

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 7, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) continued her efforts to block the Great Lakes Basin railway by filing House Resolution 437 recently, according to a press release.

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Channahon (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Channahon in Grundy County rose by $30,000 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

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Coal City (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Coal City in Grundy County rose by $24,500 while total sales increased by 6.7%.

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Minooka (Grundy County) home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Minooka in Grundy County fell by $6,050 while total sales increased by 66.7%.

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Morris home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Morris fell by $52,500 while total sales remained unchanged with 18 homes sold.

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Diamond (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Diamond in Grundy County rose by $20,750 while total sales increased by 100%.

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Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

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Former state school employee Granger paid in $132K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.79M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Debra Granger, who retired in May 2017, saved $131,825 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Frederiksen paid in $142K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.05M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Suzanna Frederiksen, who retired in May 2017, saved $141,630 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Terese paid in $160K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.59M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Linda Terese, who retired in May 2017, saved $160,293 toward a pension over 41 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee McDowell paid in $165K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.87M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jerry McDowell, who retired in May 2017, saved $165,346 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Lamping paid in $139K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.11M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Peggy Lamping, who retired in May 2017, saved $139,358 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Williams paid in $77K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.41M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Elizabeth Williams, who retired in May 2017, saved $77,102 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Hewitt paid in $66K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.21M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Kathleen Hewitt, who retired in May 2017, saved $66,457 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Hoffman paid in $59K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $894K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Pauline Hoffman, who retired in May 2017, saved $59,499 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Moritz paid in $105K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.69M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Nancy Moritz, who retired in May 2017, saved $104,932 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Swinney paid in $154K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.15M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jane Swinney, who retired in May 2017, saved $153,803 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.