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.
South Central Community Unit School District 401 increased per-student spending 58.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.
Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 reported 67 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
South Fork School District 14 decreased per-student spending 15.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.
In a year when 98 percent of Okawville Jr/Sr High School seniors graduated on time, 28 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.
Friends of Mark Brazel for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,400 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
North Mac Community Unit School District 34 reported 100 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary is showcasing some beautiful Litchfield homes later this month as part of a fundraiser to benefit a scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in the health care field.
Citizens to Elect Tina Winkeler, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Nashville Community Consolidated School District 49 reported six suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.