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Get ready for a night of GAMES, FUN, FOOD & PRIZES at the 2nd Annual Mom & Son Night of Fun.

SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITHAN HOSPITAL - MT. VERNON: Open RN Positions In Your Area

We know nursing is more than a career, it’s a calling! When you join the SSM Health team, our sacred ministry is in your hands.

CITY OF MT. VERNON: Daddy Daughter Dance tickets

If you have purchased Daddy Daughter Dance tickets and still need to pick them up, they are available at the Park and Rec office. Office hours are M-F 8am-5pm closed 12-1for lunch.

SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITHAN HOSPITAL - MT. VERNON: Health Officials Urging Vaccinations For Children

A measles outbreak has U.S. public health officials urging vaccinations for children.

The City of Benton Zoning & Planning Commission will meet February 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2019

The City of Benton Zoning & Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Feb. 6.

City of Benton City Council met January 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2019

City of Benton City Council met Monday, Jan. 28.

Report: Benton spent $8,529 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is down 8.2 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Grand Prairie administrators rank 53rd in state for average pay

Administrators in Grand Prairie Community Consolidated School District 6 earn an average of $136,920 per year, ranking 53rd out of 864 districts in the state.

Bartoni committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during fourth quarter

Bartoni For Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,811.92 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: Benton spent $12,753 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Benton Community High School District 103 is up 6.9 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Report: Bethel spent $8,741 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Bethel School District 82 is down 8 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 7.7 points lower at Bluford Grade School

At Bluford Grade School, a 7.7-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Bottom North Egypt school districts ranked by math test scores

Grade school districts in Mt. Vernon, Christopher and Zeigler ranked among North Egypt's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bottom North Egypt school districts ranked by reading test scores

Grade school districts in Thompsonville, Sesser and Mount Vernon ranked among North Egypt's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Report: Waltonville spent $9,751 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 is down 2.4 percent from five years ago, according to a North Egypt News analysis of district finances.

Statewide test results: white students score 14.1 points higher at Bethel Grade School

At Bethel Grade School, a 14.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Jones committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during fourth quarter

Friends of Don Jones, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,147.57 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: Mount Vernon spent $16,067 per student in 2017-18