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In the 2023-24 school year, 40% of Lena Winslow Community Unit School District 202 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Kings Consolidated School District 144 administrators rank 69th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Kings Consolidated School District 144 earn an average of $86,667 per year, ranking 69th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

There were 565 multiracial students enrolled in Stephenson County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Stephenson County schools, 565 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Leader McCombie sends Fourth of July wishes to Illinois residents

Today, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie extended Fourth of July greetings to the residents of Illinois.

There were 285 multiracial students enrolled in Ogle County schools in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.7% of students enrolled in Ogle County schools identified as multiracial.

Sen. Arellano Jr.: 'Illinois has a lot of work to do in regard to state corrections'

Li Arellano Jr., a senator for Illinois' 37th State Senate District, toured the state-run Dixon Correctional Facility in June.

2024: Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 administrators rank 102nd lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 earn an average of $90,482 per year, ranking 102nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 40.5% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.5% of Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Fritts schedules town hall meeting in Lee

Rep. Fritts is set to host a town hall event on Wednesday, July 9th.

Rep. Fritts invites community for coffee and conversation in Sterling

Rep. Fritts will host a Coffee & Conversation event on Wednesday, July 9th.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie tours district during legislative break

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie toured her district to engage with constituents and local officials.

Senator Chesney supports passage of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill

On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended version of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 7.2% of Carroll County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In Carroll County schools, 138 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 administrators rank 127th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Amboy Community Unit School District 272 earn an average of $92,145 per year, ranking 127th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Byron Community Unit School District 226: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.6% of Byron Community Unit School District 226 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Whiteside County Education: 327 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Whiteside County schools, 327 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

House Minority Leader criticizes new $55.2 billion state budget