Gilson NewsLocal news for Gilson, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Bill would boost pensions for older retired firefighters- February 29, 2008 "It's never too late to right an injustice." Seeking to fix what he calls "an injustice," state Rep. Donald Moffitt is pushing legislation that would boost pension benefits for retired Illinois firefighters ages 81 and older. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2008/02/bill-would-boost-pensions-for-older-retired-fi... IL Trooper Butler arrested for harassment- February 24, 2008 State trooper accused of making harassing calls JOURNAL STAR Saturday, February 23, An Illinois State Police trooper has been accused of making harassing telephone calls to his fiancee. via Behind The Blue WAllhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2008/02/il-trooper-butler-arrested-for-harassment?from... Bloomington among many cities struggling with pension systems- February 20, 2008 "We do not levy a property tax at all for general government, we operate from general revenues, primarily our sales tax which is 7.75 percent" Communities are indebted to their police and fire personnel for serving as local heroes, but the cost of that debt appears to be burning a hole in the pockets of local governments. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2008/02/bloomington-among-many-cities-struggling-with-... |