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National pro-life group endorses Ives for governor

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) has endorsed state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run to unseat Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Wayne Marting sells 2420 Young St., Nauvoo

By West Central Reporter | Feb 16, 2018

On Feb. 16, 2018, Funeral Home Schmitz-Banks and Beals LLC purchased a commercial property at 2420 Young St., Nauvoo from Wayne Marting for $135,000.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Greenfield failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

About 40 percent of Greenfield Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 60 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 67 percent of Greenfield students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 33 percent of Greenfield Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 73 percent of Greenfield students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

About 27 percent of Greenfield Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Ad for Griffith focuses on Hammond role in tax hike

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 14, 2018

A new ad for Joshua Griffith, who is running in the GOP primary in the 93rd House District, takes aim at his opponent, Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), and her involvement in budget discussions last year.

South Jacksonville home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in South Jacksonville fell by $4,950 while total sales increased by 150%.

Jacksonville home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Jacksonville fell by $24,400 while total sales increased by 15.4%.

Analysis: 46 percent of Alexander students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 54 percent of Alexander Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Alexander students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

About 46 percent of Alexander Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 54 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 39 percent of Alexander failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

About 61 percent of Alexander Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 39 percent of students failed.

580 Water St., Warsaw acquired by Amber Tripp

By West Central Reporter | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Cecil Adair sold their property at 580 Water St., Warsaw to Amber Tripp for $3,000.

Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

A government pension fund in Beardstown depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Lottery chairman's Twitter post 'out of line,' Petty says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2018

Jonas Petty sees himself as a problem solver through and through.

Statewide test results: 61 percent of Eisenhower students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2018

About 39 percent of Eisenhower Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 61 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 54 percent of Eisenhower students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 46 percent of Eisenhower Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 47 percent of Eisenhower failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2018

About 53 percent of Eisenhower Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

101 Cedar St., Bowen acquired by Todd A. and Judith J. Thompson

By West Central Reporter | Feb 13, 2018

On Feb. 13, 2018, Alice Johnson sold their home at 101 Cedar St., Bowen to Todd A. and Judith J. Thompson for $34,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: On campuses of all sizes, Illinoisans pay higher in-state tuition than Midwest peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

An Illinoisan attending the University of Illinois will spend nearly $8,000 more per year than a Missourian at Missouri State University-Springfield, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of 116 four-year public universities in 10 Midwestern states based on enrollment.

Statewide test results: 73 percent of Virginia failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2018

About 27 percent of Virginia Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.