South Central Reporter

6 South Central Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Six nursing homes in South Central Illinois received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Over 130 high-paid administrators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Manor Court of Clinton hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Manor Court of Clinton, a 134-bed skilled care center in Clinton, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks John A. Logan College athletes No. 24 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

John A. Logan College sports programs brought in $13,313 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 24th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Greenville College has 25th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Greenville College ranked No. 25 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

Analysis: Blackburn College posts 32nd highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Blackburn College outpaced women’s team coaches by 20 percent, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

John A. Logan College No 22 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

John A. Logan College volleyball brought in $13,304 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

2018 election preview: Number of competitive districts up over four years ago

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 1, 2018

The number of competitive Illinois state legislative races in the Nov. 6 midterm elections will be 18 more than what it was four years ago as more major-party candidates go head-to-head is districts across the state.

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

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.

Analysis: John A. Logan College women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 33rd highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of John A. Logan College women’s teams earn an average of $51,443 annually – the 33rd highest average salary in the state – according to a South Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.

Madigan backs Jonesboro’s Marsha Griffin with $69,000

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 2, 2018

Jonesboro State House candidate Marsha Griffin received another $69,363 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show.

6,039 borrowers in default on student loans after attending 2-year colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2018

Kaskaskia College and John A. Logan College are among two-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2018

Greenville College football brought in $4,563 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the 23rd highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Fall trout season to open at 4 South Central Illinois locations in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Greenville Old City Lake will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

Report: Madigan backs Jonesboro’s Griffin with $35,822

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 15, 2018

Jonesboro State House candidate Marsha Griffin received $35,822 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Analysis: Logan College men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 29th in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of John A. Logan College's men’s teams earn an average of $59,095 annually – the 29th highest average salary in the state – according to a South Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.