SE Illinois News

Report: Mount Carmel Firefighters Pension Fund gained $22,256 in investment income in 2016

By SE Illinois News | May 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Mount Carmel Firefighters Pension Fund netted 1.34 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Wayne City spent $9,278 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Gallatin administrators rank 808th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Administrators in Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 earn an average of $75,171 per year, ranking 808th out of 858 districts in the state.

4 offenders paroled in zip code 62844 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Four offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62844, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Analysis: North Wayne administrators rank 816th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Administrators in North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $74,291 per year, ranking 816th out of 858 districts in the state.

Illinois GOP needs to re-establish itself, Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2018

Darren Bailey dreads that the Illinois Republican Party has grown to resemble the rest of the state too much.

Analysis: Galatia administrators rank 806th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Administrators in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $75,497 per year, ranking 806th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Average pensioner in Mount Carmel Firefighters Pension Fund earns $55,945 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

The Mount Carmel Firefighters Pension Fund had 4 active participants receiving an average salary of $55,945 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Wabash spent $8,134 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Wabash Community Unit School District 348 is down 11 percent from five years ago, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of district finances.

9 offenders paroled in zip code 62863 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Nine offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62863, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Mount Carmel pays $4.40 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Mt Carmel Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 81.5 percent of the $279,520 the Mt Carmel Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.40 for every $1 from pension members.

Winchester received 100 percent of the vote in Hamilton County, affidavit states

By Karen Kidd | May 22, 2018

Robert Winchester, incumbent and longtime Republican State Central Committeeman in the 15th Congressional District who reportedly "lost" that seat in the now-contested race in April, received 100 percent of the vote in Hamilton County, a party official in that county said in an affidavit.

Report: Harrisburg Police Pension Fund gained $127,563 in investment income in 2016

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Harrisburg Police Pension Fund lost 1.16 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

How much do school administrators earn in SE Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Grayville Community Unit School District 1, Carmi White County Community Unit School District 5 and New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 earn the highest average salary in SE Illinois, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.

From Prairie State Wire

Gun bill vetoed by Rauner returns to Senate floor with changes

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gun legislation vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner brought on a healthy debate May 16 to the Senate floor.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

Report: Harrisburg Firefighters Pension Fund gained $63,703 in investment income in 2016

By SE Illinois News | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Harrisburg Firefighters Pension Fund netted 1.32 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.