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Sunday, October 13, 2019

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From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 2 months ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

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MACOMB AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Neck Up the Square

#TownGownTuesday Join the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Macomb and #WIU next Friday (Aug. 23) from 4-7 p.m.

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

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MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL: 2019 Health Career Scholarships Awarded

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2019

Each year, the McDonough District Hospital Health Careers Committee awards scholarships to individuals pursuing a career or continuing their education in a health-related field.

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North Greene Unit District 3 superintendent believes quality education is a community effort

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 26, 2019

Mark Scott has been bettering the lives of students from North Greene Unit District #3 since taking on the role of acting superintendent two years ago.

From Peoria Standard

Rep. Hammond decries Pritzker's removal of two Western Illinois University board appointees

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) thinks there might be more than meets the eye to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hasty decision to remove two newly appointed members of the Western Illinois University (WIU) Board of Trustees.

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Beardstown CUSD 15 superintendent Gilbert rises up the ranks to provide leadership, mentorship

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jun 25, 2019

Beardstown Community Unit School District #15 (CUSD 15) Superintendent Ron Gilbert is rewarded by his students every day on the job.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2019

There were 27 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Schuyler County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pike County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2019

There were 23 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Pike County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Morgan County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 20, 2019

There were 46 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Morgan County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mcdonough County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were 22 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Mcdonough County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hancock County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 24 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Hancock County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Greene County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

There were 22 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Greene County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2019

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Brown County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2019

There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Brown County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Calhoun schools superintendent Sievers strives to improve young lives

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jun 10, 2019

Kate Sievers feels blessed to serve as superintendent of Calhoun Unit 40 school district.

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Gilman proves science can be fun at Calhoun High

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | May 28, 2019

Ann Gilman’s mission as a science teacher at Calhoun High School is to teach students much more than just science.

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Former state university employee Hillyer paid in $92K to pension fund, could collect $1.84M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2019

Former state university employee Jeffrey Hillyer, who retired in April 2019, saved $92,414 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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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.