West Central Reporter

3 West Central Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Three nursing homes in West Central Illinois received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

West Central Illinois educators oppose school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

Walker Nursing Home hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Walker Nursing Home, a 71-bed skilled care facility in Virginia, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center, a 119-bed skilled care center in White Hall, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks Western Illinois University athletes No. 12 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Western Illinois University sports programs brought in $32,200 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 12th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Western Illinois University has 21th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Western Illinois University ranked No. 21 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

MacMurray College No. 7 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

MacMurray College wrestling brought in $7,517 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the seventh highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: Western Illinois University posts 11th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Western Illinois University outpace women’s team coaches by 50 percent, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Western Illinois University No. 11 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

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From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Analysis: Western Illinois University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 13th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Western Illinois University women’s teams earn an average of $70,664 annually – the 13th highest average salary in the state – according to a West Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.

College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2018

Western Illinois University football brought in $31,037 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the sixth highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Fall trout season to open at 4 West Central Illinois locations in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Argyle Lake will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

Analysis: WIU football revenue per player ranks 207th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2018

Western Illinois University's football program earns an average of $31,037 per player annually – the 207th highest rate in the nation – according to a West Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.

Analysis: WIU men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 10th in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of Western Illinois University's men’s teams earn an average of $105,676 annually – the 10th highest average salary in the state – according to a West Central Reporter analysis of federal education data.