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City of Grayville City Council met November 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2018

City of Grayville City Council met Thursday, Nov. 1.

Harrisburg City Council met November 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2018

Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Nov. 1.

At Madigan's request, personal injury lawyers back Finnie with $105,825

By LGIS News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Elizabethtown Democrat Natalie Finnie received $105,825 in campaign contributions from personal injury lawyers at the direction of House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Former state school employee Dalton paid in $3K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $187K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mary Dalton, who retired in October 2018, saved $3,366 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 44.7 points lower at New Hope Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

At New Hope Elementary School, a 44.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

How much revenue has Carmi-White County CUSD 5 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

The subsidy Carmi White County Community Unit School District 5 received through state taxes decreased 32 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Cisne Middle School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

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

Former state school employee Gerdes paid in $58K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.07M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Jessica Gerdes, who retired in October 2018, saved $57,641 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

How much revenue has Allendale CCSD 17 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 received through state taxes decreased 23.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.5 points lower at West Salem Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At West Salem Grade School, a 39.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Cisne High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Cisne High School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Madigan gives $193,797 more to Finnie

By LGIS News Service | Oct 30, 2018

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Elizabethtown state House candidate Natalie Finnie received another $193,797 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

How much revenue has Harrisburg CUSD 3 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 received through state taxes decreased 15.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 41.6 points lower at Carmi White Cnty Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Carmi White Cnty Junior High School, a 41.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School rose to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6, Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 and Carrier Mills Stonefort Community Unit School District 2 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The subsidy Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 received through state taxes decreased 23.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of public schools data.