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State Rep. Bryant doesn’t vote, allowing anti-Trump Illinois House resolution to pass

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is one of 13 Republican members of the Illinois House who abstained from voting on a resolution urging members of Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan.

Report: Cobden spent $9,280 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Cobden School Unit District 17 is down 0 percent from five years ago, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Report: Metropolis Police Pension Fund gained $171,600 in investment income in 2016

By Southern Illinois News | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Metropolis Police Pension Fund netted 2.84 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Century spent $10,081 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Century Community Unit School District 100 is up 29 percent from five years ago, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of district finances.

How much do school administrators earn in Southern Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Vienna Elementary School District 55, Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 and Cairo Unit School District 1 earn the highest average salary in Southern Illinois, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: Metropolis Firefighters Pension Fund gained $113,099 in investment income in 2016

By Southern Illinois News | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Metropolis Firefighters Pension Fund netted 2.47 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

5 offenders paroled in zip code 62906 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Five offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62906, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Report: Cairo spent $14,534 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Cairo Unit School District 1 is up 1 percent from five years ago, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Metropolis Police Pension Fund earns $56,143 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

The Metropolis Police Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $56,143 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Carbondale Reporter

Bryant calls for SIU president's resignation after attempt to transfer $5 million to Edwardsville campus

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Apologizing for using explicit language during her point of personal privilege, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) made one thing clear—Southern Illinois University (SIU) President Randy Dunn should resign immediately.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 62960 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62960, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Report: Anna Jonesboro spent $8,553 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 is down 15 percent from five years ago, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Metropolis Firefighters Pension Fund earns $54,777 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

The Metropolis Firefighters Pension Fund had 10 active participants receiving an average salary of $54,777 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Metropolis pays $5.77 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Metropolis Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.2 percent of the $529,681 the Metropolis Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.77 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Cairo Police Pension Fund gained $8,200 in investment income in 2016

By Southern Illinois News | May 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Cairo Police Pension Fund netted 0.39 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Report: Average pensioner in Cairo Police Pension Fund earns $34,821 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

The Cairo Police Pension Fund had 5 active participants receiving an average salary of $34,821 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

18 offenders paroled in zip code 62992 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

Eighteen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62992, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.