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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.

Village of Wapella Village Board met October 30.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Wapella Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met October 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Thursday, Nov. 1.

City of Decatur City Council met August 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Aug. 20.

City of Decatur City Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Decatur City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Decatur City Council met October 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Oct. 1.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met October 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 1.

City of Decatur City Council met August 6.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Decatur City Council met Monday, Aug. 6.

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

Okaw Valley High School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Okaw Valley High School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 30.2 points lower at Sullivan Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Sullivan Middle School, a 30.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

How much revenue has Meridian CUSD 15 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Meridian Community Unit School District 15 received through state taxes increased 16.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Madigan gives $15,441 more to Scherer

By LGIS News Service | Oct 31, 2018

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Decatur state House candidate Sue Scherer received another $15,441 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

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.

89.5 percent of Blue Ridge teachers stay put; average earns $45,265 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Blue Ridge High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gregory H Washburn sells 1951 King Arthur Court, Decatur

By Macon Reporter | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, Gregory H Washburn sold their home at 1951 King Arthur Court, Decatur to Trang T Hoang for $55,000.

Okaw Valley Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Okaw Valley Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 received through state taxes decreased 40.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 43.2 points lower at Maroa-Forsyth Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Maroa-Forsyth Middle School, a 43.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

Decatur School District 61, Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302 and Clinton Community Unit School District 15 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.