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News from October 2018

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96 percent of St Rose teachers stay put; average earns $56,129 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

More than 96 percent of teachers stay at St Rose Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Beckemeyer Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Beckemeyer Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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MACOUPIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Only 12 percent of adults have Proficient health literacy, according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

Only 12 percent of adults have Proficient health literacy, according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy.

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Blaine Wilhour: Democratic leaders put their interests first

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

Illinois House candidate Blaine Wilhour blames wasteful government spending on stagnant leadership and misguided priorities.

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McMillan digital ad asks why Manar only agreed to one debate

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

Republican state Senate candidate Seth McMillan has challenged his opponent, Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), to five debates — but Manar has only agreed to one of them.

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PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Together "We Honor Veterans"

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #73 and the VFW Auxiliary Unit #4495 of Taylorville have given their hearts to Quad County Hospice.

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PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Butler to Perform Surgeries at PCH

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

Pana Community Hospital is pleased to announce Ophthalmologist Dr. Patrick Butler will begin performing cataract and other eye surgeries at Pana Community Hospital beginning September 12.

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Meet Kris! Kris is a Physical Therapy Assistant at TeamWork Rehab

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

Meet Kris! Kris is a Physical Therapy Assistant at TeamWork Rehab

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals Remind Community Members about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland remind community members that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 27.

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: Breese Diabetes Support Group Holiday Meeting to be held November 5 at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

The next meeting of the Breese Diabetes Support Group will take place Monday, November 5, at 6 p.m.

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New Baden Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at New Baden Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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West Washington Co CUD 10 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 on its financial "recognition" list.

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At South Central, 82 percent of students graduate high school; 61 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

About 82 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 82 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Ramsey Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Ramsey Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Willow Grove SD 46 placed on financial "review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Willow Grove School District 46 on its financial "review" list.

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How much revenue has North Wamac SD 186 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The revenue North Wamac School District 186 received through local taxes increased 2.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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J. D. Colt Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at J. D. Colt Elementary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Shipman Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Shipman Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Morrisonville Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Morrisonville Elementary School rose to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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93.1 percent of Field Kindergarten Center teachers stay put; average earns $51,190 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

More than 93.1 percent of teachers stay at Field Kindergarten Center year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.