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News from April 2017

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Medicaid, education must be key budget planks, former senator says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2017

Lawmakers in Springfield hammering out the so-called Grand Bargain need to restore the faith of business in Illinois, a former state senator turned technology and manufacturing advocate said during a recent Chicago-based radio talk show appearance.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

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Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.

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Moline ranked 607th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of Moline had the 607th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- up 22 spots from its February ranking.

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Coal Valley ranked 608th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Coal Valley had the 608th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- up 38 spots from its February ranking.

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Moline ranked 629th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of Moline had the 629th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of February 2016 -- up 7 spots from its January ranking.

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Coal Valley ranked 646th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Coal Valley had the 646th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of February 2016 -- down 110 spots from its January ranking.

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Coal Valley ranked 536th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Coal Valley had the 536th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of January 2016 -- up 161 spots from its December ranking.

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Rapids City ranked 115th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Rapids City had the 115th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of March 2016 -- down 27 spots from its February ranking.

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Port Byron ranked 786th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Port Byron had the 786th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- down 72 spots from its May ranking.

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Cordova ranked 75th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The village of Cordova had the 75th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of May 2016 -- down 19 spots from its April ranking.

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East Moline ranked 586th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of East Moline had the 586th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of June 2016 -- up 17 spots from its May ranking.

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East Moline ranked 603th in state in lottery ticket sales

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of East Moline had the 603th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of May 2016 -- down 21 spots from its April ranking.

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Rock Island County Finance Committee considers claims

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The Rock Island County Finance Committee met Jan. 10 to consider claims.

Moline Electoral Board reviews cases

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of Moline Electoral Board met Dec. 20 to review cases.

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Silvis City Council amends bidding ordinance

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The Silvis City Council met Dec. 20 to amend the bidding ordinance.

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Moline Electoral Board issues decisions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2017

The city of Moline Electoral Board met Dec. 22 to issue decisions.

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Former state school employee Boelens paid in $28K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $480K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jacqueline Boelens, who retired in March 2017, saved $27,855 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Welker paid in $170K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.72M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2017

Former state school employee Dora Welker, who retired in March 2017, saved $170,210 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.