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7 Greater Decatur nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Seven nursing homes in Greater Decatur 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.

2 high-paid Greater Decatur administrators 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.

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.

Analysis ranks Millikin University athletes No. 67 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Millikin University sports programs brought in $7,015 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 67th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Millikin University No. 9 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

Millikin University wrestling brought in $6,618 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the ninth highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Macon had 3rd 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, Macon County ranked No. 3 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

Macon County accounted for 267 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.

Analysis: Millikin University posts 44th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Millikin University outpaced women’s team coaches by 13 percent, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Millikin University No. 54 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Millikin University volleyball brought in $5,827 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of 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.

From South Central Illinois News

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

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

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.

Analysis: Millikin University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 39th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Millikin University women’s teams earn an average of $49,448 annually – the 39th highest average salary in the state – according to a Macon Reporter analysis of federal education data.

Report: Madigan backs Decatur's Sue Scherer with $10,000

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 2, 2018

Decatur State House candidate Sue Scherer received another $10,313 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show.

6,039 borrowers in default on student loans after attending 2-year colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2018

Richland Community College is among two-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2018

Millikin University football brought in $5,948 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the 16th highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Fall trout season to open at 2 Greater Decatur locations in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Weldon Springs State Park Lake will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.