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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.

Hillis Rentals LLC purchases 112 W. Front St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 112 W. Front St., Byron was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Arn (trust) for $76,500. The buyer was Hillis Rentals LLC.

Matthew H. and Jaculyn S. King purchase 1222 Stoneridge Terrace, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 1222 Stoneridge Terrace, Rochelle was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Jay A. Mulholland for $215,000. The buyers were Matthew H. and Jaculyn S. King.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 28.9 points lower at Lena-Winslow Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At Lena-Winslow Elementary School, a 28.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Jay A. and Jeanette M. Mulholland purchase 1220 Stoneridge Terrace, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Jay A. and Jeanette M. Mulholland purchased a home at 1220 Stoneridge Terrace, Rochelle from John D. Anthenat for $234,000.

Statewide test results: 63 percent of Eastland Jr/Sr students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 37 percent of Eastland Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 63 percent of students failed.

Don and Linda Pottinger acquire 212 W. Emily St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Mary R. Brown sold their home at 212 W. Emily St., Mount Morris to Don and Linda Pottinger for $119,000.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.3 points lower at Lena-Winslow Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At Lena-Winslow Elementary School, a 6.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

89 percent of Lena-Winslow Junior teachers stay put; average earns $45,174.99 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 89 percent of teachers stay at Lena-Winslow Junior High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 36 percent of Erie failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 64 percent of Erie Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 36 percent of students failed.

85 construction businesses in Whiteside County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2019

There were 85 construction businesses in Whiteside County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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.

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.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Jarrett Prairie Center Museum Will Be Closed

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Due to the dangerous cold temperatures tomorrow, the Jarrett Prairie Center Museum will be closed.

CITY OF GALENA: City Hall Closed Jan. 30

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

City Hall and the Police Department administrative office will be closed Wednesday, January 30 because of the extreme cold.

BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT: Will be Closed Tomorrow

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Bertolet Memorial Library will be closed tomorrow, January 30th, due to frigid temperatures.

CITY OF GALENA: Wednesday And Thursday Garbage Collection Cancelled This Weeek

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Due to the extreme cold, curbside garbage collection on Wednesday, January 30, and Thursday, January 31, is cancelled.

BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT: Small Foot Showing Cancel

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2019

Due to the extreme cold temperatures, we are cancelling the Small Foot showing on January 30th.