North Egypt News

Bryant revives resolution honoring Civil War captain

By Angela Underwood | May 23, 2018

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) brought back a resolution honoring an old-time war hero.

Resolution honors former Illinois congressman

By Angela Underwood | May 23, 2018

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has honored former U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson with a joint resolution and a highway named after him.

From SW Illinois News

State Rep. Bryant doesn’t vote, allowing anti-Trump Illinois House resolution to pass

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is one of 13 Republican members of the Illinois House who abstained from voting on a resolution urging members of Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan.

Report: McClellan spent $8,108 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12 is down 34 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Report: Opdyke Belle Rive spent $9,979 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Opdyke Belle Rive Community Consolidated School District 5 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

How much do school administrators earn in North Egypt?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Summersville School District 79, Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 and Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 earn the highest average salary in North Egypt, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: Christopher spent $9,999 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Christopher Unit School District 99 is up 7 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Report: Mount Vernon Police Pension Fund lost $320,893 in investment income in 2016

By North Egypt News | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Mount Vernon Police Pension Fund lost 2.08 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62814 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62814, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in North Egypt

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Benton employ the most government workers per capita in North Egypt, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62884 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62884, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Report: Mount Vernon Firefighters Pension Fund lost $265,886 in investment income in 2016

By North Egypt News | May 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Mount Vernon Firefighters Pension Fund lost 2.50 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Akin spent $13,185 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Mount Vernon Police Pension Fund earns $58,700 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

The Mount Vernon Police Pension Fund had 43 active participants receiving an average salary of $58,700 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Mount Vernon Firefighters Pension Fund earns $64,851 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

The Mount Vernon Firefighters Pension Fund had 29 active participants receiving an average salary of $64,851 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Jefferson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $24,976 in investment income in 2016

By North Egypt News | May 19, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Jefferson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 1.86 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62890 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62890, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Report: Rome spent $7,973 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

Spending per pupil at Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 is up 4 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.