Southern Illinois News

DONGOLA USD 66 SCHOOL DISTRICT: “Fandoms” Dinner & Trivia Night!

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2019

We are only a couple weeks from this event!

SHAWNEE CUSD 84 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Congratulations Academic Challenge Team!

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

Congratulations!

SHAWNEE CUSD 84 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Shawnee Jr. Sr High Daily Announcements

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

Shawnee Jr. Sr High Daily Announcements

UNION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY: Chester Man Charged with First Degree Murder

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds and Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel announced today that William P. Wasmund (DOB 10-28-1970) of 1510 Hyland Road, Chester, Illinois has been indicted on one (1) count of First Degree Murder in connection with the death of Jeffery A. Spicer (DOB 09-13-1965) of Murphysboro

UNION COUNTY: Aphrodisiac Dinner

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac Dinner at Blue Sky Vineyard

MASSAC COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1: Transportation Bid

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

The Board of Education of Massac County Community Unit School District No. 1 is requesting sealed competitive bids from qualified individuals and/or organizations to provide Pupil Transportation for the Massac County Community Unit School District No. 1.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety; Weekly Arrest Summary; February 4-10, 2019

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety; Weekly Arrest Summary; February 4-10, 2019,

Cairo Elementary School scores 7.1% ELA proficiency, 4.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Of the 213 students attending Cairo Elementary School in 2018, 7.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 4.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Cairo administrators rank 567th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Administrators in Cairo Unit School District 1 earn an average of $91,792 per year, ranking 567th out of 864 districts in the state.

94.4 percent of Buncombe Cons teachers stay put; average earns $30,785 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

More than 94.4 percent of teachers stay at Buncombe Cons School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Analysis: Anna administrators rank 551st in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Administrators in Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education earn an average of $92,992 per year, ranking 551st out of 864 districts in the state.

75 percent of Dongola Jr teachers stay put; average earns $36,262.94 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

More than 75 percent of teachers stay at Dongola Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Anna Junior High School scores 53.5% ELA proficiency, 20.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Of the 305 students attending Anna Junior High School in 2018, 53.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 20.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

75 percent of Dongola teachers stay put; average earns $36,262.94 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

More than 75 percent of teachers stay at Dongola High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Davie Elementary School scores 32% ELA proficiency, 19.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

Of the 145 students attending Davie Elementary School in 2018, 32 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 19.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Vienna administrators rank 509th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

Administrators in Vienna High School District 133 earn an average of $95,506 per year, ranking 509th out of 864 districts in the state.

Hardin County Junior High School scores 24.6% ELA proficiency, 9.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

Of the 112 students attending Hardin County Junior High School in 2018, 24.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 9.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

90 percent of Shawnee Jr teachers stay put; average earns $43,021.44 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Shawnee Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Analysis: Vienna administrators rank 483rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

Administrators in Vienna Elementary School District 55 earn an average of $96,706 per year, ranking 483rd out of 864 districts in the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.