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NORTH WAYNE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200: Kings & queens for the day at Whittier

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Every year, students in Ms. Curato’s 5th grade class at Whittier Elementary study the novel, Bridge to Terabithia.

WABASH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Industrial Maintenance Grant Class Graduates

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Grow Wabash County and our workforce partners are pleased to announce that the second Industrial Maintenance Certification class, as part of a workforce development grant in Wabash County, has graduated at the Wabash County Community Learning Center (formerly Ivy Tech Community College) on Monday, September 24th.

How much revenue has Hamilton Co CUSD 10 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 received through local taxes increased 20.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 26.2 points lower at Eldorado Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

At Eldorado Middle School, a 26.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 5.2 points lower at Galatia Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Galatia Elementary School, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

73.8 percent of Mt Carmel teachers stay put; average earns $56,738 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 73.8 percent of teachers stay at Mt Carmel Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Fairfield PSD 112 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Fairfield Public School District 112 received through local taxes increased 43.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Bailey demands more accountability, action from Madigan in wake of sexual harassment scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2018

Republican House candidate Darren Bailey finds hope in House Speaker Mike Madigan feeling the need to apologize for his handling of the ongoing sexual harassment scandal in Springfield.

Bailey calls for spending cuts, opposes mileage tax

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2018

Darren Bailey wonders if J.B. Pritzker and Democrats in Springfield realize that Illinois expands outside of Chicago.

How much revenue has Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Fairfield Community High School District 225 received through local taxes increased 8.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

NORTH WAYNE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200: TEACHING THE WAY KIDS LEARN: A Multidisciplinary Extravaganza into the World of Medicine

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

Students peeking in the windows of Lincoln School’s 4th grade classrooms were shrieking with delight and curiosity on Friday, as their teachers put the last touches on their transformed classrooms.

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Dog Parade @ Fairfield Harvest Market 2018 to be held on October 14

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

This is a rain or shine event taking place on the Town Hall Green.

WABASH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Annual Dinner Celebration 2018 to be held on October 11

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

Join us at the Grow Wabash County's Celebrations Dinner to Celebrate Our Past to Grow our Future.

SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE: Starting Your Business In Illinois to be held on October 4

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

The free workshops are designed for prospective business owners and provide information about preparing a business plan, financing a business, legal forms, registering a business name and taxes.

Statewide test results: low income students score 4.8 points lower at Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary School, a 4.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

97.5 percent of East Side teachers stay put; average earns $51,260 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 97.5 percent of teachers stay at East Side Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 41 percent of 2015 Gallatin High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Gallatin High School seniors graduated on time, 41 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.