DeKalb Times

2 DeKalb County nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Two nursing homes in DeKalb County received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD 429 administrator opposes Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 months ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 10 months ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion, a 116-bed skilled and intermediate care center in Sandwich, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks Northern Illinois University athletes No. 8 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Northern Illinois University sports programs brought in $61,280 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the eighth highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Northern Illinois University has 20th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Northern Illinois University ranked No. 20 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of college sports participation.

Northern Illinois University No. 1 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

Northern Illinois University wrestling brought in $17,428 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: Home affordability in DeKalb County tanks

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 13, 2018

DeKalb County had the 12th lowest home affordability index in Illinois in the third quarter, according to an analysis of 440 counties by ATTOM Data Solutions.

DeKalb had 12th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, DeKalb County ranked No. 12 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

DeKalb County accounted for 150 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Analysis: Northern Illinois University posts fourth highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Northern Illinois University outpace women’s team coaches by 131 percent, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Northern Illinois University No. 2 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Northern Illinois University volleyball brought in $62,016 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 12 months ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Analysis: Northern Illinois University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks seventh highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Northern Illinois University women’s teams earn an average of $84,831 annually – the seventh highest average salary in the state – according to a DeKalb Times analysis of federal education data.

6,039 borrowers in default on student loans after attending 2-year colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2018

Kishwaukee College is among two-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2018

Northern Illinois University football brought in $71,108 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the third highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.