West Central Reporter

Report: 6 percent of 2015 Pittsfield High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 15, 2018

In a year when 87 percent of Pittsfield High School seniors graduated on time, 6 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 60 percent of 2015 Jacksonville High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

In a year when 76 percent of Jacksonville High School seniors graduated on time, 60 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Marion Elizabeth Jefferson unloads 735 Augusta Road, Carthage

By West Central Reporter | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, Marion Elizabeth Jefferson sold their home at 735 Augusta Road, Carthage to Barbara Lynn Ward for $79,165.

Statewide test results: low income students score 6.2 points lower at Beardstown Jr/Sr High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Beardstown Jr/Sr High School, a 6.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Beardstown CUSD 15?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 decreased per-student spending 4.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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.

From East Central Reporter

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

How has spending changed at Dallas ESD 327?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

Dallas Elementary School District 327 increased per-student spending 4.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Parrish Amber N. Cooper Ginger L. & buys 215 Wabash Ave., Carthage

By West Central Reporter | Sep 13, 2018

On Sept. 13, 2018, Steven D. and Megan C. Ritter sold their home at 215 Wabash Ave., Carthage to Parrish Amber N. Cooper Ginger L. & for $90,000.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Karen Kidd | 7 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

City of Virginia Council met September 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

City of Virginia Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Pittsfield City Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

City of Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Macomb Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

City of Macomb Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Jacksonville City Council met September 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

Jacksonville City Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

Greenville City Council met September 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Bushnell Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2018

City of Bushnell Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

How has spending changed at Winchester CUSD 1?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Winchester Community Unit School District 1 increased per-student spending 21.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF ILLINOIS: Be the Change, Now & for the Future

By Press release submission | Sep 11, 2018

LCFS launches a new Planned Giving website!

Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 students suspended 24 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 reported 24 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Western CUSD 12?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Western Community Unit School District 12 increased per-student spending 32.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.