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Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost Southern Illinois residents $20.4M more in income taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 31, 2018

Southern Illinois residents would pay $20,361,071 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Southern Illinois' 10 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Grade school districts in Dongola, Cairo and Tunnel Hill ranked among Southern Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Southern Illinois' top 10 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

Grade school districts in Buncombe, Joppa and Metropolis ranked among Southern Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: 51 percent of Jefferson failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2018

About 49 percent of Jefferson Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 51 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 36 percent of Jefferson students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2018

About 64 percent of Jefferson Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 36 percent of students failed.

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Analysis: 44 percent of Jefferson students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 56 percent of Jefferson Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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Illinois' 100 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2018

Grade school districts in Dongola, Cairo and Tunnel Hill ranked among Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Southern Illinois' 10 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 23, 2018

Grade school districts in Cairo, Tunnel Hill and Cypress ranked among Southern Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois' 100 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 22, 2018

Grade school districts in Cairo, Cypress and Tunnel Hill ranked among Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Southern Illinois' top 10 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

Grade school districts in Buncombe, Goreville and Joppa ranked highest in Southern Illinois for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: 46 percent of Lick Creek failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2018

About 54 percent of Lick Creek Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 46 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 55 percent of Lick Creek students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2018

About 45 percent of Lick Creek Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 55 percent of students failed.

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Analysis: 51 percent of Lick Creek students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 49 percent of Lick Creek Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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The price of local government in 2017: Pulaski County

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Pulaski County budget was $115.34 million for its 2017 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2017: Pope County

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Pope County budget was $2.70 million for its 2017 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2017: Massac County

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Massac County budget was $23.86 million for its 2017 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2017: Alexander County

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Alexander County budget was $8.74 million for its 2017 fiscal year.

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The price of local government in 2017: Village of Ullin

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Village of Ullin budget was $1 million for its 2017 fiscal year, or $5,022 per household.

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The price of local government in 2017: Village of Thebes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Village of Thebes budget was $478,380 for its 2017 fiscal year, or $2,688 per household.

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The price of local government in 2017: Village of Tamms

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The Village of Tamms budget was $1.65 million for its 2017 fiscal year, or $7,245 per household.