Rockford Sun

5 Metro Rockford nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Five nursing homes in Metro Rockford received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

3 high-paid Rockford area administrators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

PA Peterson at the Citadel hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

PA Peterson at the Citadel, a 158-bed skilled and shelter care facility in Rockford, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: Winnebago County has 5th highest home vacancy rate among Illinois counties.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 1, 2019

The number of vacant homes in Winnebago County was more than 2,000 in the third quarter of 2018, a 312-unit decrease over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

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.

Alpine Fireside hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Alpine Fireside, a 99-bed skilled, intermediate and shelter care center in Rockford, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks Rock Valley College athletes No. 62 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Rock Valley College sports programs brought in $7,398 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 62nd highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Cherry Valley Sears store to close in March

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 29, 2018

The Cherry Valley Sears store will close its doors in March as part of the parent company’s restructuring plans, Sears Holdings Corp. said this week.

Rockford University has 35th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Rockford University ranked No. 35 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of college sports participation.

Analysis: Home affordability in Winnebago County tanks

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 13, 2018

Winnebago County had the fourth lowest home affordability index in Illinois in the third quarter, according to an analysis of 440 counties by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Winnebago had 18th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Winnebago County ranked No. 18 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

Winnebago County accounted for 350 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Analysis: Rockford University posts 36th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Rockford University outpaced women’s team coaches by 19 percent, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Rockford University No. 47 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Rockford University volleyball brought in $6,878 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

Presence Cor Mariae Center Hit with Health Violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 1, 2018

Presence Cor Mariae Center, a 134-bed skilled and shelter care facility in Rockford, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the third quarter of 2018.

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

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.