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Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

84.9 percent of Putnam County Junior teachers stay put; average earns $46,365.01 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 84.9 percent of teachers stay at Putnam County Junior High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

70.4 percent of Tonica teachers stay put; average earns $38,163.47 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 70.4 percent of teachers stay at Tonica Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Van Orin failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 13 percent of Van Orin Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 87 percent of students failed.

Home sales in Channahon, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Sheridan students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 36 percent of Sheridan Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 64 percent of students failed.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 6 years ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

Statewide test results: 73 percent of Shepherd students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

About 27 percent of Shepherd Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 38 percent of South Wilmington failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

About 62 percent of South Wilmington Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 38 percent of students failed.

Ohio Community High School District 505 eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Ohio Community High School District 505 in Bureau County is eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI: FBI's secret Madigan recordings in affidavit reveal nothing new about speaker's operations

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Packley Debra L. and Packley Thomas F. acquire 700 Lakewood Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 700 Lakewood Drive, Morris was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Packley Debra L. and Packley Thomas F. for $232,000. The buyers were Kasher Brian C. and Kasher Tahleatha J..

94.9 percent of Milton Pope teachers stay put; average earns $45,392.12 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 94.9 percent of teachers stay at Milton Pope Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Sheridan failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 26 percent of Sheridan Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Shabbona students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 24 percent of Shabbona Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 76 percent of students failed.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Shepherd failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

About 32 percent of Shepherd Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Seneca Grade School North Campus students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

About 30 percent of Seneca Grade School North Campus students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 70 percent of students failed.