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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.

Market Watch: Joseph Thompson loses over $40,000 on sale of Belvidere home

By SYHN News Service | Jan 31, 2019

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences

Statewide test results: 89 percent of Rolling Green students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 11 percent of Rolling Green students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 89 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 81 percent of Eisenhower failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 19 percent of Eisenhower Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 81 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.

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.

Illinois General Assembly: HR52 actions on Jan. 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 29 in the House on House bill HR52 ("congrats-isp director schmitz"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Statewide test results: 94 percent of Rockford Envrnmntl Science students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

About 6 percent of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 28 percent of Roscoe failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

About 72 percent of Roscoe Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 28 percent of students failed.

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.

Jordon and Andrea Babcock sell 2132 Edge Rock Road, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Jordon and Andrea Babcock sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2132 Edge Rock Road, Rockton to Cartus Financial Corp. for $169,000.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Rock Cut students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 21 percent of Rock Cut Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

82.9 percent of South Beloit Sr teachers stay put; average earns $50,163.38 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 82.9 percent of teachers stay at South Beloit Sr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Tiknee LLC buys 6358 Daytona Drive, Loves Park

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, No Joke of Rockford LLC sold their property at 6358 Daytona Drive, Loves Park to Tiknee LLC for $335,000.

Statewide test results: 88 percent of Rolling Green failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 12 percent of Rolling Green students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 88 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.

82.6 percent of Beyer teachers stay put; average earns $61,640.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 82.6 percent of teachers stay at Beyer Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

92.4 percent of Pecatonica teachers stay put; average earns $47,763.58 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 92.4 percent of teachers stay at Pecatonica High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.