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Harrisburg High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Harrisburg High 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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Goreville Community Unit School District 1 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Goreville Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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The price of local government: Village of Elizabethtown

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

The Village of Elizabethtown budget was $249,043.20 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,617.16 per household.

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Here are the 48 former employees of the City of Fairfield receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Here are the 48 former employees of the City of Fairfield receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Carmi-White County CUSD 5 holds $6.8 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 has $6,840,465 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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Franklin Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

Franklin 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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Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Righter votes for both budget bills; Fowler votes for one of two

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 4, 2017

In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.

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Senate rushes votes on budget bills

By Hoang Tran | Jul 4, 2017

On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.

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The price of local government: Village of Cypress

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

The Village of Cypress budget was $191,352 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,530.82 per household.

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Grayville CUSD 1 holds $1.1 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Grayville Community Unit School District 1 has $1,051,444 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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Galatia Community Unit School District 1 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Galatia Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Eldorado Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 4, 2017

Eldorado 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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Phelps, Reis vote to hike taxes, Severin votes no

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 3, 2017

In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.

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SIC helps launch a career with NASA

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

Shawneetown native Joseph Oldham pursued a professional path beginning with Southeastern Illinois College that ultimately led all the way to NASA, a posting on the SIC website said.

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Fowler stayed 'watchfully positive' during special session

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

Following the fiscal year’s end June 30, state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) remained cautiously optimistic on the chances for a 2018 fiscal year budget solution, he told constituents via his website.

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Severin champions ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ with formal commendation

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

When a tiny Illinois high school raised more cash to battle cancer than any other statewide, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) saw fit to drop by, commend the students, and sponsor legislation honoring their efforts.

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The price of local government: Village of Cave-In-Rock

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

The Village of Cave-In-Rock budget was $228,480 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,785 per household.

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Eldorado High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

Eldorado High 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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Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 3, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 on its financial "Early Warning" list.