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News from August 2016

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McCombie skewers Smiddy’s opposition to term limits

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Tony McCombie, Republican candidate for a House seat from District 71, responded to her opponent’s stance on term limits recently via a Facebook post, suggesting her challenger aimed to placate powers in Springfield.

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Steinbrecher selects Schulte to direct Moline Public Works

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Longtime Moline employee J.D. Schulte recently received a promotion to the directorship of the Department of Public Works from City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, recognizing his outstanding career performance focused on customer service and teamwork values.

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McGuire objects to pensions, crusades for special needs causes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for House District 72 - Quad-Cities, declared her position on pay for legislators in a recent posting to her Facebook page, reiterating her objection to pensions for lawmakers. 

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Nile Pena Boxing club in Moline turns out champs in 'family atmosphere'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Nile Pena, the 43-year-old owner and operator at Nile Pena Boxing in Moline, has seen considerable progress with his boxers since he opened in 2010.

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East Moline City Council gathers to review clerk's report, consent agenda

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Members of the East Moline City Council met at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 1.

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Moline Committee of the Whole considers resolutions, ordinances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

The City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, July 19.

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Moline City Council holds meeting to consider resolutions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Members of the Moline City Council met Tuesday, July 19.

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Moline Traffic Engineering Committee discusses agenda items

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

The City of Moline Traffic Engineering Committee met Tuesday, July 5.

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Augustana men's basketball schedule released

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 2, 2016

The Augustana men's basketball team will open the season against a former coach and then take on three conference rivals before Christmas, according to the 2016-17 schedule released on the school's athletic website.

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Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

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Former state school employee Cabel paid in $223K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $5.22M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state school employee Wayne Cabel, who retired in July 2016, saved $223,092 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Eastlund paid in $85K to pension fund, could collect $3.35M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Joan Eastlund, who retired in July 2016, saved $84,580 toward a pension over 25 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Dixon paid in $61K to pension fund, could collect $1.27M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Stephanie Dixon, who retired in July 2016, saved $60,528 toward a pension over 27 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Coe paid in $7K to pension fund, could collect $116K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee David Coe, who retired in July 2016, saved $7,367 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Melear paid in $84K to pension fund, could collect $1.81M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Catherine Melear, who retired in July 2016, saved $84,436 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Monson paid in $82K to pension fund, could collect $1.29M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Shari Monson, who retired in July 2016, saved $82,413 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Peters paid in $15K to pension fund, could collect $679K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Robert Peters, who retired in July 2016, saved $14,580 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Robbins paid in $121K to pension fund, could collect $2.91M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Diana Robbins, who retired in July 2016, saved $120,628 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Lucas Murillo paid in $138K to pension fund, could collect $2.89M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Maria Lucas Murillo, who retired in July 2016, saved $137,821 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Parker paid in $36K to pension fund, could collect $702K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Former state university employee Dorothy Parker, who retired in July 2016, saved $36,222 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.