Southern Illinois News

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

81.3 percent of Shawnee Jr teachers stay put; average earns $43,417 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 81.3 percent of teachers stay at Shawnee Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Anna CCSD 37 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education received through state taxes decreased 16.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Shawnee High School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Shawnee High School rose to 11 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

SHAWNEE WORSHIP CENTER: The Trunk or Treat at Vienna City Park has been CHANGED

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Please Share: The Trunk or Treat at Vienna City Park has been CHANGED to TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH.

GOREVILLE CUSD 1: Congratulations to the Goreville Jr. Blackcats

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Congratulations to the Goreville Jr. Blackcats for winning the 1st Annual Goreville Jr. Invitational Tournament!

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 21-27, 2018

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 21-27, 2018

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Burnham’s Collision Center promotion will benefit Shop with a Cop program

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

It's officially fall and the time of year when deer are on the move.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Man on Bicycle Arrested in Metropolis

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

On 10/21/18 at around 1:00 A.M. a Deputy was in the area of 11th and Ferry Streets in Metropolis.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

On 10/19/18 a Deputy stopped a vehicle near 6th and Girard Street in Metropolis for a traffic violation.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF METROPOLIS: Congratulations to Cadence Johnson

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Congratulations to Cadence Johnson who came in 1st for the season and tied for 1st in her last Centershot Tournament.

METROPOIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fresh Greenery Snowman Wreath Program

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

We will be making cute snowman wreaths with wire forms, assorted greenery, and other accessories.

Egyptian Senior High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Egyptian Senior High School fell to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Hardin County CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 24.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 12.7 points lower at Egyptian Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Egyptian Junior High School, a 12.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

93.8 percent of Shawnee teachers stay put; average earns $43,417 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

More than 93.8 percent of teachers stay at Shawnee High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Egyptian Junior High School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Egyptian Junior High School stayed flat at 9 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

Meridian Community Unit School District 101, Cairo Unit School District 1 and Century Community Unit School District 100 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.