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The truancy rate at Eldorado High School stayed flat at 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Wayne City Attendance Center reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Wayne City Attendance Center rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE: All Ages Can Shoot Zombies at SIC Oct. 19 and 20

For the first time in its history, Southeastern Illinois College Archery Team will host a Zombie Shoot at the Indoor Archery Center and the Outdoor Archery Range inHarrisburg just in time for fall festivities.

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Evening of Wellness - 10.17.18 Breast Health

You are invited by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce to attend the 1st in the 2018-2019 Evening of Wellness Lecture Series at Norma Pfriem Breast Center.

EDWARDS 4-H CLUB: Lawrence Co. October Fest to be held on October 20

Come and have some fun with the Lawrence County 4-H in learning about some spooky science.

CITY OF CARMI: Fire Hydrant Flushing to begin October 15

Starting October 15th, the City of Carmi will begin flushing fire hydrants nightly from 1am-5am.

At Gallatin, 96 percent of students graduate high school; 42 percent go to college

About 90 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 96 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How much revenue has North Wayne CUSD 200 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 received through local taxes increased 31.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Grayville CUSD 1 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

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

Statewide test results: low income students score 39.4 points lower at Geff Elementary School

At Geff Elementary School, a 39.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

86.1 percent of Lincoln Attendance Center teachers stay put; average earns $54,244 per year

More than 86.1 percent of teachers stay at Lincoln Attendance Center year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mt Carmel Grade School reports 5% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Mt Carmel Grade School fell to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62806 convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62806 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62862 convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62862 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62863 convicted of crimes against persons

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62863 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62852 convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62852 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62946 convicted of property crimes

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62946 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62930 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62930 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62935 convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62935 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62984 convicted of property crimes