State lawmakers hear rural school funding concerns in Lee County meeting
Lee County School Superintendents and board members met with Sen. Harlan Rigney and Rep. Myron Olson to press for higher state funding. Olson voiced support for a tax increase solely if aimed at education while stressing other needs. Rigney noted a $100 million year revenue increase but warned rural districts face little relief soon.
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Harlan Rigney
Myron Olson
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Olson
Madigan
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Schools Health
Rigney
Union workers picket at Mabley Center
AFSCME Local 172 members staged an informational picket at Jack Mabley Developmental Center to press for better client care and staff conditions. About 50 employees gathered, citing neglect of clients and employee rights, while management said meetings are scheduled to air concerns.
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Jack Mabley Developmental Center
Colleen Howard
Local 172
Howard
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Mabley
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Simonson
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Mount Morris gets FM radio station permit
The Ogle County Board approved a special use permit for Sunrise Management Services to build a radio transmission tower on Glen Borneman property in Mount Morris Township. The planned FM station aims to serve the county, with an eight mile range and potential for community service programming.
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Ogle County
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Ben Reiits
Sunrise
Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals
Borneman
Reints
Rangels Welcome Baby Alicia Lynn After Shootout
Rochelle Illinois State Trooper Jose Rangel 33, wounded last November, becomes father to Alicia Lynn born Tuesday at Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge. Mother Beth and baby in good condition. Alicia Lynn, 7 pounds 6.42 ounces, 21 inches, natural delivery amid kidney concern. Rangel previously Rochelle officer, now with District 15 State Police, has two older children Irma 12 and Tony 2.
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Alicia Lynn
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Park Ridge
Irma Rangel
Hillcrest
Tony
Rick Olson
Monroe Center
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