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Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

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

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years 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.

Home sales in Kirkland, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 6 years ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

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.

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA15 actions on Jan. 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 29 in the House on House bill HJRCA15 ("con amend-redistricting"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin", "Referred to Rules Committee", "Read in Full a First Time" and "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain".

92.5 percent of Somonauk teachers stay put; average earns $51,857.20 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

More than 92.5 percent of teachers stay at Somonauk Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sycamore City Council met January 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 30, 2019

Sycamore City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 22.

City of Dekalb Joint Review Board met January 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 30, 2019

City of Dekalb Joint Review Board met 2 p.m. Friday, January 25.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

84.6 percent of Tyler teachers stay put; average earns $62,235.12 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 84.6 percent of teachers stay at Tyler Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA12 actions on Jan. 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 28 in the House on House bill HJRCA12 ("legislature-officer limits"): "Referred to Rules Committee" and "Read in Full a First Time".

Statewide test results: white students score 10.7 points higher at James R. Wood Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At James R. Wood Elementary School, a 10.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 11.7 points lower at James R. Wood Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At James R. Wood Elementary School, a 11.7-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Statewide test results: male students score 7.8 points higher at Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School, a 7.8-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

91.2 percent of Herman E Dummer teachers stay put; average earns $62,446.77 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 91.2 percent of teachers stay at Herman E Dummer year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 17.6 points higher at Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School, a 17.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 16.8 points lower at James R. Wood Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At James R. Wood Elementary School, a 16.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Dekalb Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met January 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 28, 2019

Dekalb Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met 10 a.m. Friday, January 18.