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News from November 2016

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State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

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Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

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Silvestre and Kaitlin Diaz Purchase 2369 34 St., Moline

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 23, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Silvestre and Kaitlin Diaz purchased a home at 2369 34 St., Moline from By Trstee Lykam Brenda J. (living trust) for $80,000.

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Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 89th House District

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 22, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners over nine to one in the 89th Illinois House district, according to a Rock Island Today analysis.

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Cassandra R Hayden Purchases 28921 38 Ave., Joslin

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 22, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Cassandra R Hayden purchased a home at 28921 38 Ave., Joslin from Diana E Karstens for $65,000.

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Art Family Ltd. Partnership Purchases 202 11th St., Port Byron

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 21, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Art Family Ltd. Partnership purchased a property at 202 11th St., Port Byron from Gary C. and Jean A. Hutchcraft for $170,000.

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Rock Island County Administration Committee approves claims

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Rock Island County Administration Committee met Oct. 11 to approve claims.

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Moline committee addresses street reconstruction delays

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The city of Moline Committee of the Whole met Sept. 20 to address street reconstruction delays.

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Rock Island County considers employee policies

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Rock Island County Human Resources Committee met Oct. 11 to consider employee policies.

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Rock Island committee hears public comments

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Rock Island County Executive Committee met Oct. 13 to hear public comments.

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Rock Island County considers 2017 highway program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

The Rock Island County Public Works Committee met Oct. 12 to consider 2017 highway program.

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Mary Heimerman Purchases 3901 15 Ave., Moline

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Mary Heimerman purchased a home at 3901 15 Ave., Moline from Ryan and Andrea Ellis for $100,000.

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Black Hawk College men's basketball coach recently sees 150th win at helm

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

One would think that Darren Bizarri would be used to milestones by now.

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Rock Island Housing Authority ordered to reimburse $600,000 to HUD

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 20, 2016

Audit by the USOIG revealed the housing authority failed to comply with HUD requirements for its Housing Choice Voucher Program.

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Randy L Hoing Purchases 1007 18 Ave. A, Moline

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 19, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Randy L Hoing purchased a home at 1007 18 Ave. A, Moline from Ranulfo J Villalobos for $82,000.

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Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

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Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

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Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.