South Central Reporter

76.5 percent of Breese teachers stay put; average earns $45,883 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 76.5 percent of teachers stay at Breese Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.6 points lower at Trenton Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Trenton Elementary School, a 16.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.3 points lower at Selmaville Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Selmaville Elementary School, a 16.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 51 percent of 2015 Pana Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

In a year when 90 percent of Pana Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 51 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

How much revenue has Pana CUSD 8 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pana Community Unit School District 8 received through local taxes increased 6.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.8 points lower at Carlinville Intermediate School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Carlinville Intermediate School, a 14.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

84.2 percent of Vandalia teachers stay put; average earns $57,604 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 84.2 percent of teachers stay at Vandalia Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 59 percent of 2015 Sandoval Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

In a year when 95 percent of Sandoval Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 59 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.3 points lower at Germantown Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Germantown Elementary School, a 23.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

91.1 percent of Centralia Jr teachers stay put; average earns $51,190 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Centralia Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.6 points lower at Okawville Jr/Sr High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Okawville Jr/Sr High School, a 20.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Gillespie CUSD 7?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 increased per-student spending 9.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

90.9 percent of Hillsboro teachers stay put; average earns $53,951 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 90.9 percent of teachers stay at Hillsboro High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

CITY OF CARLYLE: CUSA Pro Division Victory at Carlyle Lake, IL goes to Team Mann

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2018

Crappie anglers from several states traveled to Carlyle Lake, IL to participate in a Crappie USA (CUSA) tournament.

CARLINVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Board of Police Commissioners and the Carlinville Police department are accepting applications

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2018

The Board of Police Commissioners and the Carlinville Police department are accepting applications to renew or current Eligibility List for future appointments.

CITY OF BREESE: St. Dominic Fall Chicken and Roast Beef Dinner

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2018

St. Dominic Fall Chicken and Roast Beef Dinner

Statewide test results: low income students score 24.4 points lower at Staunton Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Staunton Junior High School, a 24.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.