North Egypt News

How much has McClellan CCSD 12 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2018

McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12 accumulated $749,715 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Christopher USD 99 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2018

Christopher Unit School District 99 accumulated $5.93 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Rome CCSD 2 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2018

Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 accumulated $1.02 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Thompsonville CUSD 174 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2018

Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174 accumulated $1.08 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Frankfort CUSD 168 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2018

Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 accumulated $527,776 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

How much has Farrington CCSD 99 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2018

Farrington Community Consolidated School District 99 accumulated $131,223 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

3 fire agencies in North Egypt receive fire safety funds

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 25, 2018

The Valier Fire Department was among three firefighting agencies in North Egypt to receive state grants this week for safety equipment.

Jefferson County passes gun rights resolution

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 20, 2018

Jefferson County is among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

Benton FD responds to 98 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2018

Benton Fire Department responded to 156 calls in 2017 - 17.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

From Prairie State Wire

Election board deadlocks on what to do about Mautino

By Aaron Crider | 6 years ago

Despite an ongoing federal investigation, the Illinois State Board of Elections is having a difficult time deciding whether or not the state’s auditor general is guilty of corruption.

From Metro East Sun

Republican Bost’s war chest outpaces Kelly’s in 12th Congressional race

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Though Democrat Brendan Kelly surged in fundraising in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District during the second quarter, Republican Michael Bost maintains a campaign war chest that surpasses his opponent’s by more than $550,000, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) reports.

Report: 29 percent of 2016 Thompsonville High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 100% of Thompsonville High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 29 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Rend Lake College

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In-state tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Rend Lake College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Report: 32 percent of 2016 Christopher High graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 76% of Christopher High's class of 2016 graduated on time, 32 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 40 percent of 2016 Zeigler-Royalton High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 65% of Zeigler-Royalton High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 40 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 20 percent of 2016 Frankfort Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 11, 2018

In the two years after 71% of Frankfort Community High School's class of 2016 graduated on time, 20 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Q2 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62896 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62896 during the second quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.

Q2 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62983 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62983 during the second quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.

Q2 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62864 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62864 during the second quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.

Q2 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62864 convicted of crimes against justice

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2018

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 62864 during the second quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.