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News from March 2021

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Report on COVID-19 in veterans' facilities cites lack of infection prevention policies

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 25, 2021

A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs report, in conjunction with at least two other state agencies, concludes that Illinois’ four state-run veterans homes remain short on uniform infection prevention policies despite repeated calls for such procedures to be implemented.

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Congressional earmarks make a comeback

By David Beasley | Mar 25, 2021

Congressional earmarks are back, with some critics calling them a bridge to nowhere.

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Michael Alvey earned $164,300 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Michael Alvey was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Ryan Shoemaker earned $163,700 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Ryan Shoemaker was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Tanya Wolf earned $163,000 working for the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Tanya Wolf was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Christopher Endress earned $163,600 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Christopher Endress was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Nellie Abella earned $162,900 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Nellie Abella was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Donald Kovack earned $163,100 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Donald Kovack was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Jose Montes earned $165,400 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Jose Montes was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Cheryl Pedrina earned $163,900 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Cheryl Pedrina was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Patricia Pearce earned $166,000 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Patricia Pearce was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Keith Gray earned $162,900 working for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Keith Gray was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Patrick McGinnis earned $165,400 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Patrick McGinnis was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Kevin Schober earned $162,500 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Kevin Schober was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Aaron Fullington earned $163,300 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Aaron Fullington was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Daniel Ramey earned $163,200 working for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Daniel Ramey was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Gregorey Minx earned $165,200 working for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Gregorey Minx was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Stephen Newcomb earned $162,700 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Stephen Newcomb was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Kevin York earned $164,400 working for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Kevin York was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Wayne Ladd earned $165,800 working for the Illinois State Police during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2021

Wayne Ladd was ranked in the 99th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.