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News from August 2017

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Owen home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Owen rose by $13,800 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

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Pritchard to step down, allow 'another voice' to speak for district

By Russell Boniface | Aug 5, 2017

Saying it's time to for "another to voice the interests of this district," Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley) recently announced his decision to not seek re-election when his term expires in January 2019.

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Sosnowski wants legislators to get back to drawing board on school funding

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 3, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) says education spending reform should be as simple as A-B-C, according to his website.

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Sosnowski asks Roscoe residents to have a cup of joe with Joe

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 3, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has set the table for a "Coffee Talk with Joe," at which he will be available to answer questions and listen to concerns on Aug. 15 at Sophia’s Restaurant in Roscoe, according to a press release.

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Sosnowski calls for different funding focus for state schools

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 2, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) sent a strongly worded letter to his colleagues in the Illinois House on Monday, urging them to work together to implement an equitable funding system for schools.

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Facing an unfair property tax bill?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 2, 2017

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Sosnowski hosting fun, informative health care for families

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 2, 2017

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) will host this year’s Kids’ Health and Safety Fair on Aug. 5 at Rockford Christian School, giving families the chance to learn about the services and programs offered by dozens of agencies, organizations and businesses.

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Former state school employee Kalous paid in $82K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.69M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Kevin Kalous, who retired in July 2017, saved $81,680 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 Leyrer paid in $45K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $642K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Karen Leyrer, who retired in July 2017, saved $44,729 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 Johnson paid in $184K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.69M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jan Johnson, who retired in July 2017, saved $183,968 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Peterson paid in $60K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jeffrey Peterson, who retired in July 2017, saved $60,216 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 Schneider paid in $163K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.24M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Teresa Schneider, who retired in July 2017, saved $162,668 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 Romero paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $503K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Virginia Romero, who retired in July 2017, saved $15,233 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Girard paid in $146K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.84M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Becky Girard, who retired in July 2017, saved $146,036 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 Cyrus paid in $198K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.13M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Colleen Cyrus, who retired in July 2017, saved $198,293 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 Kneubuehl paid in $102K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.78M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Carol Kneubuehl, who retired in July 2017, saved $102,295 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Whitlow paid in $64K to pension fund, could collect $1.16M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state university employee Rebecca Whitlow, who retired in July 2017, saved $64,449 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.