North Egypt News

School discipline: Which North Egypt districts reported the most suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 2, 2018

Mount Vernon School District 80, Grand Prairie Community Consolidated School District 6 and Christopher Unit School District 99 reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year in North Egypt.

How much revenue has Akin CCSD 91 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

The revenue Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 received through local taxes increased 324.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

Former state school employee Grigsby paid in $32K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $734K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

Former state school employee Kim Grigsby, who retired in September 2018, saved $31,578 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.6 points lower at Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

At Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School, a 20.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Former state school employee Trueblood paid in $27K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $341K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

Former state school employee Deborah Trueblood, who retired in September 2018, saved $27,406 toward a pension over 4 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

95.5 percent of Rome Comm Cons teachers stay put; average earns $46,724 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

More than 95.5 percent of teachers stay at Rome Comm Cons Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Former state school employee Hatfill paid in $69K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.4M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

Former state school employee David Hatfill, who retired in September 2018, saved $69,131 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Stallman paid in $45K to pension fund, could collect $779K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 1, 2018

Former state university employee Leah Stallman, who retired in September 2018, saved $45,102 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois college football fields 3,544 players

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois ranked seventh most popular for college football among the 50 states, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of college sports participation.

How much revenue has Rome CCSD 2 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

The revenue Rome Community Consolidated School District 2 received through local taxes decreased 4.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

92.1 percent of Zadok Casey teachers stay put; average earns $51,784 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

More than 92.1 percent of teachers stay at Zadok Casey Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.1 points lower at Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

At Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board met September 6.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2018

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board met Thursday, Sept. 6.

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board met August 16.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2018

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board met Thursday, Aug. 16.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.9 points lower at Bethel Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

At Bethel Grade School, a 21.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Thompsonville CUSD 174 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

The revenue Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174 received through local taxes increased 29.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a North Egypt News analysis of public schools data.

Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 26 to October 3.

City of Benton City Council met September 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 28, 2018

City of Benton City Council met Monday, Sept. 24.

Field Community Consolidated School District 3 Board met August 21.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 28, 2018

Field Community Consolidated School District 3 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 21.

Mt. Vernon City Council met September 4.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 28, 2018

Mt. Vernon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.