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Statewide test results: low income students score 30.1 points lower at Gcms Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Gcms Middle School, a 30.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Fisher CUSD 1 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Fisher Community Unit School District 1 received through local taxes increased 6.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

Which Illinois colleges receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Caulkins claims Madigan is 'putting politics ahead of policy' with recent op-ed piece

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2018

Dan Caulkins wants voters to remember actions speak louder than words when it comes to assessing House Speaker Mike Madigan.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Caulkins lambasts 'terrible' mileage tax proposal, blames lawmakers' broken promises for state's issues

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2018

Republican candidate Dan Caulkins believes Illinois would not be in the situation it is in if lawmakers had kept their promises.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.4 points lower at Bismarck-Henning Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Bismarck-Henning Junior High School, a 21.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Gifford CCSD 188?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Gifford Community Consolidated School District 188 increased per-student spending 52.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 28.7 points lower at Wiley Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Wiley Elementary School, a 28.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 6.4 points lower at Cerro Gordo Junior And Senior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Cerro Gordo Junior And Senior High School, a 6.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 43 percent of 2015 Paxton-buckley-Loda High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

In a year when 79 percent of Paxton-buckley-Loda High School seniors graduated on time, 43 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

79.5 percent of Franklin teachers stay put; average earns $51,052 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 79.5 percent of teachers stay at Franklin Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

83.5 percent of Lincoln Trail teachers stay put; average earns $52,475 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

More than 83.5 percent of teachers stay at Lincoln Trail Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 31.2 points lower at Yankee Ridge Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Yankee Ridge Elementary School, a 31.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.1 points lower at Cerro Gordo Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Cerro Gordo Elementary School, a 15.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.0 points lower at Pbl Eastlawn

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Pbl Eastlawn, a 15.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 13.2 points lower at Fisher Jr/Sr High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Fisher Jr/Sr High School, a 13.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unified School District 5 decreased per-student spending 0.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.