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At Cobden Elementary School, a 10.6-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 95 percent of Meridian failed English language arts

About 5 percent of Meridian Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 95 percent of students failed.

Report: 22 percent of 2016 Joppa Junior & Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 86 percent of Joppa Junior & Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 22 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: white students score 1.3 points lower at Century Jr/Sr High School

At Century Jr/Sr High School, a 1.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Maple Grove students failed math

About 44 percent of Maple Grove Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 1.6 points lower at Century Jr/Sr High School

At Century Jr/Sr High School, a 1.6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois has 20th highest home vacancy rate in nation

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

Illinois posted the 20th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 5.8 points lower at Century Jr/Sr High School

At Century Jr/Sr High School, a 5.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 1.9 points lower at Century Elementary School

At Century Elementary School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Report: 30 percent of 2016 Dongola High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 83 percent of Dongola High School seniors graduated on time, 30 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: male students score 4.5 points higher at Century Elementary School

At Century Elementary School, a 4.5-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Massac Junior failed English language arts

About 40 percent of Massac Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Pope students failed math

About 18 percent of Pope County Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

93.4 percent of Vienna teachers stay put; average earns $49,963.87 per year

More than 93.4 percent of teachers stay at Vienna High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

City of Metropolis City Council met December 26

City of Metropolis City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Union County Board of Supervisors met December 26

Union County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board met September 17

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board met Monday, Sept. 17.

Groveland Township Board met November 19

Groveland Township Board met Monday, Nov. 19.

Groveland Township Board met October 15

Groveland Township Board met Monday, Oct. 15.

Groveland Township Board met September 17