Southern Illinois News

How much has Cobden SUD 17 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2018

Cobden School Unit District 17 accumulated $345,808 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Century CUSD 100 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2018

Century Community Unit School District 100 accumulated $5.44 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Cairo USD 1 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2018

Cairo Unit School District 1 accumulated $11,726 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2018

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 accumulated $2.97 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Vienna SD 55 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2018

Vienna Elementary School District 55 accumulated $2.88 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Vienna HSD 133 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2018

Vienna High School District 133 accumulated $3.83 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

10 fire agencies in Southern Illinois receive fire safety funds

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 25, 2018

The McClure East Cape Girardeau Fire Protection District was among 10 firefighting agencies in Southern Illinois to receive state grants this week for safety equipment.

Hardin, Pope counties pass gun rights resolution

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 20, 2018

Hardin and Pope counties are among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

From Prairie State Wire

Election board deadlocks on what to do about Mautino

By Aaron Crider | 7 years ago

Despite an ongoing federal investigation, the Illinois State Board of Elections is having a difficult time deciding whether or not the state’s auditor general is guilty of corruption.

From Metro East Sun

Republican Bost’s war chest outpaces Kelly’s in 12th Congressional race

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Though Democrat Brendan Kelly surged in fundraising in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District during the second quarter, Republican Michael Bost maintains a campaign war chest that surpasses his opponent’s by more than $550,000, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) reports.

Ware-Wolf Lake FPD responds to five fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 12, 2018

Ware-Wolf Lake Fire Protection District responded to five calls in 2017 - 54.5 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Which Illinois colleges receive the least state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 12, 2018

Shawnee Community College reported receiving the least state financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Report: 62 percent of 2016 Cairo Jr/Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 88% of Cairo Jr/Sr High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 62 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 21 percent of 2016 Century Jr/Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 100% of Century Jr/Sr High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 21 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 0.0% of Dongola High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 30 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 92% of Joppa Junior & Senior High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 22 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 12 percent of 2016 Pope Co High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 82% of Pope Co High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 12 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 27 percent of 2016 Cobden High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 98% of Cobden High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 27 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Dongola FD responds to four fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2018

Dongola Fire Department responded to four calls in 2017 - 33.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Cobden VFD responds to six fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 10, 2018

Cobden Volunteer Fire Department responded to 13 calls in 2017 - 40.9 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.