Southern Illinois News

How much revenue has Vienna SD 55 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Vienna Elementary School District 55 received through local taxes increased 1.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board met August 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2018

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board met 7 p.m. Monday, August 20.

Cypress Elementary School District 64 Board met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 28, 2018

Cypress Elementary School District 64 Board met 7 p.m. Monday, September 24.

How much revenue has Vienna HSD 133 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Vienna High School District 133 received through local taxes increased 12.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

95.2 percent of Vienna teachers stay put; average earns $48,658 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 95.2 percent of teachers stay at Vienna High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.4 points lower at Century Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Century Elementary School, a 20.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 12.1 points lower at Brookport Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Brookport Elementary School, a 12.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

89.4 percent of Pope teachers stay put; average earns $42,669 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Pope County Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pope Co CUD 1 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pope County Community Unit School District 1 received through local taxes decreased 3.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Southern Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

JOHNSON COUNTY: Resource Fair and Marketplace set for Oct. 4

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2018

The Johnson County Community Developmental Disabilities Organization invites the community to attend a Resource Fair and Marketplace for individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.

JOHNSON COUNTY: Election workers needed for Nov. 6 general election

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2018

The Johnson County Election Office is seeking 1,000 new election workers to serve voters at Johnson County polls during the Nov. 6 General Election.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, September 16-22, 2018

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2018

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, September 16-22, 2018; September 16, 2018

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

90 percent of Vienna Elementary School District 55 teachers stay put; average earns $54,284 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Vienna Elementary School District 55 year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 35 percent of 2015 Goreville High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

In a year when 97 percent of Goreville High School seniors graduated on time, 35 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

92.9 percent of Goreville teachers stay put; average earns $53,451 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

More than 92.9 percent of teachers stay at Goreville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.8 points lower at Cobden Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Cobden Elementary School, a 20.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

UNION COUNTY: Student-Parent Information Night (SPIN)

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2018

Student-Parent Information Night (SPIN)