Metro East Sun

18 Metro East nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Eighteen nursing homes in Metro East received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Metro East educators oppose Illinois 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.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 11 months ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: St. Clair County has highest home vacancy rate among Illinois counties.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 1, 2019

The number of vacant homes in St. Clair County was nearly 3,800 in the third quarter of 2018, a 441-unit decrease over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Swansea Rehab and Health Care Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Swansea Rehab and Health Care Center, a 94-bed skilled care facility in Swansea, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Rosewood Care Center of Alton hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Rosewood Care Center of Alton, a 180-bed skilled care center in Alton, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Granite Nursing hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Granite Nursing, an 86-bed skilled care center in Granite City, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville athletes No. 10 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 21, 2019

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville sports programs brought in $40,654 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 10th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Fairview Heights Sears store to close in March

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 29, 2018

The Fairview Heights Sears store will close its doors in March as part of the parent company’s restructuring plans, Sears Holdings Corp. said this week.

McKendree University has 4th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

McKendree University ranked No. 4 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of college sports participation.

SIU-Edwardsville No. 2 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 23, 2018

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville wrestling brought in $16,002 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the second highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: Home affordability in St. Clair County tanks

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 13, 2018

St. Clair County had the second lowest home affordability index in Illinois in the third quarter, according to an analysis of 440 counties by ATTOM Data Solutions.

St. Clair had 4th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, St. Clair County ranked No. 4 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

St. Clair and Madison counties accounted for 951 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Analysis: Southwestern Illinois College posts ninth highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Southwestern Illinois College outpace women’s team coaches by 70 percent, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville No. 9 among top Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville volleyball brought in $34,630 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

Madigan backs Godfrey’s Monica Bristow with $1,368,859 this election cycle

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 12, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $1,368,859 to Godfrey State House candidate Monica Bristow this election cycle, state filings show.

From SW Illinois News

Madigan backs Smithton’s Jerry Costello, II with $710,523 this election cycle

By LGIS Newsfeed | 1 year ago

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $710,523 to Smithton State House candidate Jerry Costello, II this election cycle, state filings show.