South Central Reporter

Report: Oakdale spent $9,487 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Cost of college went up for all students at Greenville University

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Tuition and fees rose 2.5 percent for 2017-18 at Greenville University, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

726 S Union, Nokomis purchased by James A. and Alma L. Schnarre

By South Central Reporter | Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, James A. and Alma L. Schnarre purchased a home at 726 S Union, Nokomis from Mark D. Bolte|| Shawn N. Bolte|| Chandra L. Bolte|| Samantha Bolte|| Inez Louise Bolte for $75,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Kaskaskia College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

In-state tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Kaskaskia College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Analysis: Breese administrators rank 855th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Administrators in Breese Elementary School District 12 earn an average of $58,667 per year, ranking 855th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Centralia spent $10,498 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Spending per pupil at Centralia School District 135 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Report: Centralia spent $13,933 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Spending per pupil at Centralia High School District 200 is up 12 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Bond County administrators rank 580th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Administrators in Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 earn an average of $90,786 per year, ranking 580th out of 858 districts in the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

Cost of college went up for all students at Blackburn College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Tuition and fees rose 3.9 percent for 2017-18 at Blackburn College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Former state school employee Zehr paid in $131K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.03M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Beth Zehr, who retired in May 2018, saved $131,471 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Danford paid in $148K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.27M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Doris Danford, who retired in May 2018, saved $148,478 toward a pension over 29 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Saddler paid in $116K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.27M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sonia Saddler, who retired in May 2018, saved $115,545 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Report: Central City spent $6,735 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Spending per pupil at Central City School District 133 is down 16 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Former state school employee Heckert paid in $133K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.87M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Lauri Heckert, who retired in May 2018, saved $133,021 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Cost of college went up for all students at Tri-County Beauty Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Tuition and fees rose 0.7 percent for 2017-18 at Tri-County Beauty Academy, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Former state school employee Toon paid in $126K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.44M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Rebecca Toon, who retired in May 2018, saved $125,777 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Wood paid in $67K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee David Wood, who retired in May 2018, saved $67,350 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.