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Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Cost of college went up for all students at Southeastern Illinois College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 7.9 percent for 2017-18 at Southeastern Illinois College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Galatia Public Library District Board met April 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 2, 2018

Galatia Public Library District Board met Tuesday, April 24.

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met May 29.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 2, 2018

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 29.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Cost of college went up for all students at Wabash Valley College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 3.7 percent for 2017-18 at Wabash Valley College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

Report: Grayville spent $8,864 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Spending per pupil at Grayville Community Unit School District 1 is down 0 percent from five years ago, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

Former state school employee Barbre paid in $114K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.5M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Cynthia Barbre, who retired in May 2018, saved $113,559 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lewis paid in $76K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.6M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Suzanne Lewis, who retired in May 2018, saved $75,902 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Stewart paid in $123K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.64M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Beverly Stewart, who retired in May 2018, saved $123,384 toward a pension over 31 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Motsinger paid in $75K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $719K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mark Motsinger, who retired in May 2018, saved $75,026 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lemmon paid in $79K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.47M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Cathy Lemmon, who retired in May 2018, saved $78,548 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Lane paid in $95K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.46M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Roger Lane, who retired in May 2018, saved $95,448 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Mugrage paid in $117K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.59M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Tamala Mugrage, who retired in May 2018, saved $116,993 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kochman paid in $144K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.19M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Cheryl Kochman, who retired in May 2018, saved $143,509 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Felty paid in $109K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.88M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Rhonda Felty, who retired in May 2018, saved $108,791 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Leavens paid in $84K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.59M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Melba Leavens, who retired in May 2018, saved $83,628 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Teffertiller paid in $134K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.95M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Kathy Teffertiller, who retired in May 2018, saved $133,933 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.