Southern Illinois News

Report: 46 percent of 2015 Shawnee High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

In a year when 93 percent of Shawnee High School seniors graduated on time, 46 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 3.1 points lower at Metropolis Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Metropolis Elementary School, a 3.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

From East Central Reporter

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

Report: 16 percent of 2015 Vienna High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

In a year when 91 percent of Vienna High School seniors graduated on time, 16 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

How has spending changed at New Simpson Hill SD 32?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

New Simpson Hill School District 32 increased per-student spending 6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Karen Kidd | 7 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

How has spending changed at Shawnee CUSD 84?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 increased per-student spending 24.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Joppa-Maple Grove Ud 38 increased per-student spending 11.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Egyptian CUSD 5?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 decreased per-student spending 3.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Horseshoe Lake Fire Protection District and Olmsted Volunteer Fire Department were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

JOHNSON COUNTY: Feed the Need collects almost 145 tons in food donations

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

Johnson County’s 2018 Feed the Need campaign is providing almost 145 tons in food donations and cash to benefit seven local food pantries.

UNION COUNTY: Hike with a Naturalist

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

Hike with a Naturalist

JOHNSON COUNTY: Human Services posts '12 most wanted foods'

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

This week, the Johnson County Human Services Department (HSD) launched a 12 Most Wanted Food Drive to inspire community members to help their neighbors through hosting their own food drives.

CITY OF ROSICLARE: Fall Swap Days!

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

City of Rosiclare issued the following announcement on Sept. 8.The City would like to announce a Fall Swap Day.

VILLAGE OF GOREVILLE: City Wide Cleanup

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

City Wide Cleanup

ANNA FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City of Anna Fire Department is accepting applicants for Paid On-Call Firefighters

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

The City of Anna Fire Department is accepting applicants for Paid On-Call Firefighters.

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Interstate Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Money Arrest

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

On 09/02/18 a Deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 24.

MASSAC COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: National Alert Test for both WEA (Wireless Emergency Alert) and EAS (Emergency Alert System)

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

A national alert test for both WEA (Wireless Emergency Alert) and EAS (Emergency Alert System) will take place on September 20th at 1:18 PM CST.

METROPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins Program on Sept. 13

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2018

Join us at the Metropolis Public Library on September 13th @ 4:00 pm for this fun program.

How has spending changed at Buncombe Cons SD 43?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 9, 2018

Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 increased per-student spending 1.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.