Chambana Sun

Report: Danville Police Pension Fund lost $206,033 in investment income in 2016

By Chambana Sun | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Danville Police Pension Fund lost 1.64 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

18 offenders paroled in zip code 61802 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Eighteen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61802, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Analysis: Ivesdale pays $3.79 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Ivesdale Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 79.1 percent of the $20,171 the Ivesdale Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.79 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Hoopeston Police Pension Fund earns $47,784 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

The Hoopeston Police Pension Fund had 10 active participants receiving an average salary of $47,784 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Armstrong-Ellis administrators rank 428th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Administrators in Armstrong-Ellis Community School District 61 earn an average of $97,843 per year, ranking 428th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Tri Point spent $15,360 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Tri Point Community Unit School District 6J is up 28 percent from five years ago, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of district finances.

Caulkins: Republicans must 'come together and stick together' during 'critical election season'

By Glenn Minnis | May 21, 2018

Dan Caulkins would like to think the way Republican leaders have come together to handle a disagreement about who should be cast in the role of state GOP chairman is another example of the party’s vastness compared to Democrats.

CHAMPAIGN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 BOARD OF EDUCATION: Dr. Howard Elementary Celebration

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

Join us to honor the history of our 1910 building and celebrate the construction of our new school, starting this summer!

ARMSTRONG TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL: Graduation 2018

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

Graduation for the class of 2018.

CHAMPAIGN CITY TREASURER: University Avenue Lane Closure

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

Champaign City Treasurer issued the following announcement on May 18.In order to install fiber optic conduit, Custom Underground will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL: Phase 2 West Washington Street Drainage Improvements

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

Street closures are planned as part of Phase 2 of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements Project.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in Greater C-U

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Paxton, Urbana and Champaign employ the most government workers per capita in Greater C-U, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Carbondale Reporter

Bryant calls for SIU president's resignation after attempt to transfer $5 million to Edwardsville campus

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Apologizing for using explicit language during her point of personal privilege, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) made one thing clear—Southern Illinois University (SIU) President Randy Dunn should resign immediately.

4 offenders paroled in zip code 61822 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Four offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61822, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Analysis: Armstrong administrators rank 657th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Administrators in Armstrong Township High School District 225 earn an average of $87,064 per year, ranking 657th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Danville Firefighters Pension Fund lost $92,312 in investment income in 2016

By Chambana Sun | May 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Danville Firefighters Pension Fund lost 1.43 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Danville Police Pension Fund earns $67,792 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

The Danville Police Pension Fund had 64 active participants receiving an average salary of $67,792 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Tolono spent $8,979 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Tolono Community Unit School District 7 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Hoopeston pays $2.85 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Hoopeston Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 74.1 percent of the $183,663 the Hoopeston Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.85 for every $1 from pension members.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).