North Egypt News

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 32.4 points lower at Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade School, a 32.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

82.1 percent of Waltonville teachers stay put; average earns $43,847 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

More than 82.1 percent of teachers stay at Waltonville High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Waltonville Grade School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Waltonville Grade School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mt. Vernon City Council met October 1.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

Mt. Vernon City Council met Monday, Oct. 1.

Thompsonville CUSD 174 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Thompsonville Community Unit School District 174 on its financial "recognition" list.

Summersville School District 79 Board met September 25.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

Summersville School District 79 Board met Tuesday, Sept. 25.

City of Benton City Council met October 22.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

City of Benton City Council met at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22.

From South Central Illinois News

Report: Madigan backs Griffin with $84,630

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jonesboro state House candidate Marsha Griffin received another $84,630 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITHAN HOSPITAL - MT. VERNON: Supporting loved ones through loss

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, and one out of every 100 pregnancies at 20 weeks gestation or later will end in stillbirth.

FRANKLIN COUNTY: ShakeOut Earthquake Drills

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

Following “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout Franklin County will participate in the Great Central US ShakeOut earthquake drill.

FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: D205 Foundation Board Votes to Endorse the Referendum

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

On Wednesday, October 10, during the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation meeting, the Board voted to endorse the referendum.

FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: District 205 Placed on State BOE's Financial Recognition List

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

Elmhurst District 205 has been placed on the Illinois State Board of Education’s Financial “Recognition” List for its 2018 Financial Report (based on 2017 data).

EWING TOWNSHIP: MPPS Medical Marijuana Webinar Announcement!

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. for a webinar presentation of CLOSUP recent survey report covering Michigan local leaders' views on medical and recreational marijuana policy

EWING TOWNSHIP: Township officials, weigh in!

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

Treasury is seeking input on the implementation of the new Uniform Chart of Accounts for LU's in MI.

EWING TOWNSHIP: Township Talk

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

MTA is excited to launch our first "Township Talk" podcast October 16!

BENTON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47: 5-8 Fall Dance

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

All school guidelines and rules will apply to the dance. Any student who has been out of school suspended may not attend the dance.

CITY OF MT. VERNON: Accepting Quotes For Cleaning Services

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2018

The City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois is accepting quotes for cleaning services to be performed at Mt. Vernon City Hall at 1100 Main Street, the Mt. Vernon Police Station at 211 N. 10th Street, the Municipal West Building at 200 Potomac Blvd, and the Public Works/Maintenance Office Building at 1201 Casey Ave, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Summersville SD 79 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Summersville School District 79 on its financial "recognition" list.

87.5 percent of Sesser-Valier Junior teachers stay put; average earns $49,331 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 87.5 percent of teachers stay at Sesser-Valier Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School fell to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a North Egypt News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.