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

By Karen Kidd | 5 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 | 5 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.

Statewide test results: black students score 0.9 points lower at John Kennedy Middle Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At John Kennedy Middle Grade School, a 0.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

81.2 percent of Iroquois West Elementary School / Danforth teachers stay put; average earns $45,424.17 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 81.2 percent of teachers stay at Iroquois West Elementary School / Danforth year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.2 points lower at John L. Nash Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At John L. Nash Middle School, a 12.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Bradley home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

David C. and Jessica Demro acquires 2105 W. 2700 Road, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, David C. and Jessica Demro sold their home at 2105 W. 2700 Road, Bourbonnais to William J. Pellegrino for $130,000.

Joshua B. and Samuel J. and Jason A. Martin sell 640 Fairview Ave., Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 640 Fairview Ave., Bradley was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Joshua B. and Samuel J. and Jason A. Martin for $117,000. The buyers were Santiago A. and Alejandra Rodriguez.

Wade and Buffey Kuipers sell 352 Croswell W., Bonfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Cartus Financial Corp. purchased a home at 352 Croswell W., Bonfield from Wade and Buffey Kuipers for $182,000.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 5 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.

River North of Bradley hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

River North of Bradley , a 120-bed skilled and intermediate care center in Bradley, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 18.8 points higher at John Kennedy Middle Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

At John Kennedy Middle Grade School, a 18.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 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".

Illinois General Assembly: HR37 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 HR37 ("congrats-john avendano"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Illinois General Assembly: HR43 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 HR43 ("congrats-bishop mcnamara fball"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Statewide test results: white students score 17.9 points higher at John Kennedy Middle Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

At John Kennedy Middle Grade School, a 17.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

80.4 percent of Cissna Park teachers stay put; average earns $41,319.32 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

More than 80.4 percent of teachers stay at Cissna Park Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

ILLINOIS SOCIETY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING: Join the Discussion with the ISAPN Forums Page!

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Join the Discussion with the ISAPN Forums Page!

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Attention City Residents

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Attention City Residents

CITY OF KANKAKEE: City of Kankakee Responds to Inclement Weather

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

During this week of snowfall and extreme temperatures, city officials have been closely monitoring the weather for public safety.