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News from January 2019

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City of Litchfield City Council will meet January 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 18, 2019

City of Litchfield City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17.

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CITY OF BREESE: Eagle Watch Event At Case-Halstead Library

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library, will host Eagle Watch on Saturday, 9 February 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Welcome to HAH, Jessica B. Moja, MD!

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2019

Hillsboro Area Hospital is excited to announce that Dr. Jessica B. Moja has joined the HAH team!

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TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation Donates to TMH Foundation Education Fund

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2019

The Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation has graciously accepted a $10,000 grant from the Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation in support of its newly developed Healthcare Careers Education Grant program.

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10 retail trade businesses in Macoupin County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By South Central Reporter | Jan 18, 2019

There were 10 retail trade businesses in Macoupin County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Wilhour decries lame duck raises for department VIPs

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2019

Newly elected state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) thinks the way lawmakers plotted to pass Senate Bill 3531 during the legislature's lame duck session was all about gamesmanship.

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Wilhour going to Springfield with 'an open mind'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2019

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is warning Democrats that control doesn’t necessarily mean unity.

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90.7 percent of Coffeen teachers stay put; average earns $55,201.67 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at Coffeen Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: male students score 1.4 points lower at Wolf Ridge Education Center

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

At Wolf Ridge Education Center, a 1.4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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87.8 percent of St Elmo teachers stay put; average earns $58,243.62 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

More than 87.8 percent of teachers stay at St Elmo Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Shelby PC/O: Kohnen purchases 820 Adams St., Aviston

By South Central Reporter | Jan 17, 2019

On Jan. 17, 2019, Donald A. Lampe (and others) sold their home at 820 Adams St., Aviston to Shelby PC/O: Kohnen for $125,000.

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Statewide test results: 65 percent of Staunton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

About 35 percent of Staunton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 24.3 points lower at Wolf Ridge Education Center

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

At Wolf Ridge Education Center, a 24.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: 84 percent of St. Elmo Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

About 16 percent of St. Elmo Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: black students score 5.5 points lower at Wesclin Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

At Wesclin Middle School, a 5.5-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

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Report: 53 percent of 2016 Sandoval Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

In a year when 97 percent of Sandoval Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 53 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.2 points lower at Willow Grove Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

At Willow Grove Elementary School, a 12.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 3.9 points lower at Willow Grove Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

At Willow Grove Elementary School, a 3.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62075 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 62075, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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19 accommodation and food services businesses in Macoupin County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By South Central Reporter | Jan 17, 2019

There were 19 accommodation and food services businesses in Macoupin County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.