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News from June 2017

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Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.

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Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.

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Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

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Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Rock Island Today Reports | 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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Alleman looks to raise funds for turf practice field

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Alleman Catholic High School is looking to expand its athletics department, impacting it's sports in a major way.

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Alleman dance fundraiser grosses more than $43K for hosptials

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Alleman Catholic High School students and athletes banned together for their annual tradition of raising money through dance, and it was a rousing success.

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Former state school employee Saey paid in $115K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.52M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Cynthia Saey, who retired in May 2017, saved $115,283 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 Spets paid in $104K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.75M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee David Spets, who retired in May 2017, saved $104,037 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Martens paid in $124K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.92M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Pamela Martens, who retired in May 2017, saved $123,519 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 Gilliland paid in $115K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.61M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Sandy Gilliland, who retired in May 2017, saved $115,259 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 Lamb paid in $128K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.45M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Donna Lamb, who retired in May 2017, saved $128,380 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 Shaver paid in $110K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.32M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Julie Shaver, who retired in May 2017, saved $109,767 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 Parchert paid in $96K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.7M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Lucinda Parchert, who retired in May 2017, saved $95,515 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Pont paid in $116K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.45M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Linda Pont, who retired in May 2017, saved $115,570 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Cary paid in $31K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $437K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Deborah Cary, who retired in May 2017, saved $31,251 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Schilb paid in $59K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.29M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee April Schilb, who retired in May 2017, saved $58,615 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Berlin paid in $86K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.64M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Thomas Berlin, who retired in May 2017, saved $85,519 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 Schumaker paid in $83K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.7M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Debra Schumaker, who retired in May 2017, saved $83,154 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Johnson paid in $45K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $669K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mary Johnson, who retired in May 2017, saved $45,371 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Lofgren paid in $68K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.43M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Kathleen Lofgren, who retired in May 2017, saved $67,915 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.