NW Illinois News

2 NW Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Two nursing homes in Northwest Illinois 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.

NW Illinois educators oppose 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.

Stephenson Nursing Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Stephenson Nursing Center, a 150-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Freeport, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Sauk Valley Senior Living hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Sauk Valley Senior Living, a 55-bed skilled care facility in Rock Falls, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

Dixon Rehab & Health Care Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Dixon Rehab & Health Care Center, a 97-bed skilled care facility in Dixon, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years 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 | 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.

Rochelle Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Rochelle Rehab, a 50-bed skilled care center in Rochelle, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Presence at St. Joseph Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Presence at St. Joseph Center, a 124-bed skilled care center in Freeport, 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 Sauk Valley Community College athletes No. 71 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Sauk Valley Community College sports programs brought in $6,681 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 71st highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to an NW Illinois News analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Highland Community College has 76th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Highland Community College ranked No. 76 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of college sports participation.

Ogle had 24th 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, Ogle County ranked No. 24 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

Ogle and Whiteside counties accounted for 51 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.

Sauk Valley Community College No. 52 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 27, 2018

Sauk Valley Community College volleyball brought in $6,189 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: Sauk Valley Community College posts 25th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Sauk Valley Community College outpace women’s team coaches by 25 percent, according to an NW Illinois News analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years 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.

2018 election preview: Number of competitive districts up over four years ago

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 1, 2018

The number of competitive Illinois state legislative races in the Nov. 6 midterm elections will be 18 more than what it was four years ago as more major-party candidates go head-to-head is districts across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years 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 | 6 years 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 | 6 years 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.