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Bement Health Center Hit with Health Violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 1, 2018

Bement Health Center, a 60-bed skilled care facility in Bement, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the third quarter of 2018.

Champaign Urban Nursing and Rehab Hit with Health Violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 1, 2018

Champaign Urban Nursing and Rehab, a 213-bed skilled care facility in Savoy, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the third quarter of 2018.

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: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign women’s head coaches’ pay ranks third highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign women’s teams earn an average of $181,452 annually – the third highest average salary in the state – according to a Chambana Sun analysis of federal education data.

Analysis: UIUC women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 57th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 10, 2018

Head coaches of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign women’s teams earn an average of $181,452 annually – the 57th highest average salary in the nation – according to a Chambana Sun analysis of federal education data.

6,039 borrowers in default on student loans after attending 2-year colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2018

Parkland College and Danville Area Community College are among two-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

College football earned $117 million for Illinois schools in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2018

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign football brought in $349,239 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it the second highest-grossing football program in the state that year, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Fall trout season to open at 1 Greater Champaign-Urbana location in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Clear Lake in the Kickapoo State Recreation Area will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

Analysis: Champaign County has 14th lowest home affordability in state

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 16, 2018

Champaign County posted the 14th lowest home affordability index in Illinois, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

Analysis: UIUC football revenue per player ranks 43rd in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2018

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's football program earns an average of $349,239 per player annually – the 43rd highest rate in the nation – according to a Chambana Sun analysis of federal education data.

Analysis: UIUC men’s head coaches’ pay ranks second in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's men’s teams earn an average of $740,045 annually – the second highest average salary in the state – according to a Chambana Sun analysis of federal education data.

State Report: Madigan backs Decatur’s Jennifer McMillin with $1,500

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 29, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave $1,500 to Decatur State House candidate Jennifer McMillin between July 15 and Aug. 15, state filings show.

Analysis: UIUC men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 60th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 24, 2018

Head coaches of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's men’s teams earn an average of $740,045 annually – the 60th highest average salary in the nation – according to a Chambana Sun analysis of federal education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Property tax trouble?

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Have a story you’d like to share concerning your property tax bill?

Borrowers in default on student loans after attending colleges in Greater C-U

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 14, 2018

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Lakeview College of Nursing are among four-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Helia Healthcare of Champaign hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 7, 2018

Helia Healthcare, a 118-bed skilled care facility in Champaign, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2018.

Country Health hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 6, 2018

Country Health, an 89-bed skilled care facility in Gifford, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2018.

9 fire agencies in Greater C-U receive fire safety funds

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 25, 2018

The Hammond Fire Protection District was among nine firefighting agencies in Greater C-U to receive state grants this week for safety equipment.