Southern Illinois News

CITY OF ANNA: Girl Scout Troop #8597

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2019

Girl Scout Troop #8597 from Union County, IL is currently working on earning the Girl Scout Silver Award, which is the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 26.1 points lower at Jonesboro Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 10, 2019

At Jonesboro Elementary School, a 26.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Goreville Elementary School scores 37.2% ELA proficiency, 20% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 10, 2019

Of the 407 students attending Goreville Elementary School in 2018, 37.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 20 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

New Simpson Hill School District 32 scores 13.8% ELA proficiency, 11.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2019

Of the 244 students attending New Simpson Hill School District 32 in 2018, 13.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 11.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

From McHenry Times

Rauschenberger says Skillicorn is 'right fighter for the 14th' District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger is all in on the idea of Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) being in Washington, D.C. representing the 14th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.

Shawnee Junior High School scores 13.7% ELA proficiency, 19.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 8, 2019

Of the 74 students attending Shawnee Junior High School in 2018, 13.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 19.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Burglary Reported on North US HWY 45

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2019

The Massac County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Burglary at a residence in the 4400 block of US HWY 45 North.

Shawnee Elementary School scores 10.3% ELA proficiency, 10.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2019

Of the 160 students attending Shawnee Elementary School in 2018, 10.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 10.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Maple Grove Elementary School scores 37.1% ELA proficiency, 43.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 6, 2019

Of the 156 students attending Maple Grove Elementary School in 2018, 37.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 43.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Illinois Sheriffs' Association Announces Scholarships

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2019

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety; Arrest Summary, February 17-28, 2019

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety; Arrest Summary, February 17-28, 2019; NOTE: Numerous ticketrs have been issued for people driving around or moving barricades on flooded streets.

Joppa Junior & Senior High School scores 70% ELA proficiency, 57.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 5, 2019

Of the 110 students attending Joppa Junior & Senior High School in 2018, 70 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 57.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Egyptian Junior High School scores 17% ELA proficiency, 11.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 4, 2019

Of the 91 students attending Egyptian Junior High School in 2018, 17 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 11.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT: We are seeking applications for a RN Communicable Disease Program Manager

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2019

We are seeking applications for a RN Communicable Disease Program Manager.

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: SCC Men's basketball will host Lewis Clark on Monday

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2019

SCC Men's basketball will host Lewis Clark on Monday at 7pm in the play-in game of the Region 24 tournament.

Egyptian Elementary School scores 9.8% ELA proficiency, 17.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2019

Of the 251 students attending Egyptian Elementary School in 2018, 9.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 17.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

City of Metropolis City Council met February 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 2, 2019

City of Metropolis City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, February 25.

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met February 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 2, 2019

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met January 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 2, 2019

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, January 14.