West Central Reporter

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.

City of Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board met October 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board met Thursday, Oct. 4.

City of Pittsfield City Council met October 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 16.

City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met October 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations met Thursday, Oct. 4.

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met October 29.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Macomb Committee of the Whole met Monday, Oct. 29.

City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission will meet November 5.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5.

City of Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board met November 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1.

City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations will meet November 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2018

City of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1.

Alexander Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Alexander Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

Pleasant Hill High School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Pleasant Hill High School stayed flat at 11 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Hamilton CCSD 328 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 received through state taxes decreased 39.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

78.6 percent of Alexander teachers stay put; average earns $41,282 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 78.6 percent of teachers stay at Alexander Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

City of Bushnell City Council met October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 31, 2018

City of Bushnell City Council met 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 15.

City of Bushnell City Council met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 31, 2018

City of Bushnell City Council met 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 1.

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.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 27.0 points lower at Waverly Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Waverly Elementary School, a 27.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Alan U. and Darlene L. Brinkschroeder sell 1740 Young St., Nauvoo

By West Central Reporter | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Alan U. and Darlene L. Brinkschroeder sold their home at 1740 Young St., Nauvoo to Angela Marine Gray Couture for $82,500.

Griggsville-Perry Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Griggsville-Perry Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Meredosia-Chambersburg Elementary School fell to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.