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News from July 2017

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Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.

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Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

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Here are the 50 former employees of the City of Belvidere receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Here are the 50 former employees of the City of Belvidere receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Lincoln Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Lincoln Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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The price of local government: Village of Garrett

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

The Village of Garrett budget was $57,018 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,163.63 per household.

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Belvidere CUSD 100 holds $56.7 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 has $56,655,310 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Rockford Sun.

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Who are the City of Belvidere's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Belvidere, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Harlem Community School District 122 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 2, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Harlem Community School District 122 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

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The price of local government: Village of Rockton

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

The Village of Rockton budget was $7.32 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,718.82 per household.

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Former state school employee Lundberg paid in $72K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.41M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Cynthia Lundberg, who retired in June 2017, saved $72,268 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Rimkus paid in $3K to pension fund, could collect $101K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Richard Rimkus, who retired in June 2017, saved $3,244 toward a pension over 3 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Andeen paid in $17K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $210K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Timothy Andeen, who retired in June 2017, saved $16,627 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Breese paid in $135K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.69M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Julie Breese, who retired in June 2017, saved $135,394 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 Cober paid in $3K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $74K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Barbara Cober, who retired in June 2017, saved $3,244 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Belvidere South Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Belvidere South Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Former state university employee Andeen paid in $9K to pension fund, could collect $193K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state university employee Timothy Andeen, who retired in June 2017, saved $8,850 toward a pension over 4 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Dahlseng paid in $135K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.27M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jody Dahlseng, who retired in June 2017, saved $134,704 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 Brewer paid in $17K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $914K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mary Brewer, who retired in June 2017, saved $16,806 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Who are Cherry Valley Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

Here are the 9 highest-paid employees of Cherry Valley Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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County of Winnebago SD 320 holds $7.3 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 1, 2017

County of Winnebago School District 320 has $7,347,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Rockford Sun.