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Galena High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Who are the Village of Coal Valley's highest-paid employees?

Here are the 13 highest-paid employees of the Village of Coal Valley, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Stockton CUSD 206 holds no long-term debt

Stockton Community Unit School District 206 is one of the few school districts in Illinois with no long-term debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

The price of local government: Village of Lyndon

The Village of Lyndon budget was $3.32 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $13,274.20 per household.

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271 on its financial "Review" list.

Freeport Middle School post test results

Freeport Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Stillman Valley

The Village of Stillman Valley budget was $8.87 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $22,813.39 per household.

Scales Mound CUSD 211 holds no long-term debt

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 is one of the few school districts in Illinois with no long-term debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Oregon Community Unit School District 220 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Polo CUSD 222 holds $1 million in long-term debt

Polo Community Unit School District 222 has $1,030,924 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Freeport High School post test results

Freeport High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Steward

The Village of Steward budget was $100,704.60 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,038.19 per household.

Steward ESD 220 holds $210.2k in long-term debt

Steward Elementary School District 220 has $210,184 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Here are the 15 former employees of Sterling Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

Here are the 15 former employees of Sterling Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Who are Sterling Township's highest-paid employees?

Here are the 13 highest-paid employees of Sterling Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

The price of local government: City of Savanna

The City of Savanna budget was $7.33 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $5,310.07 per household.

Morrison CUSD 6 holds $3.5 million in long-term debt