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From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 150,000+ Illinoisans left food stamp rolls as Trump entered office

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

The number of food stamp recipients fell over two years at 54 of 66 Illinois welfare offices analyzed by Prairie State Wire.

One rape reported on McKendree University campus in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2018

There was 1 on-campus rape in 2017 on the campus of McKendree University, located in Lebanon, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Jeffrey S. and Suzanne M. Scrivner sell 300 Forest Oaks Drive, Caseyville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 2, 2018

On Feb. 2, 2018, Jeffrey S. and Suzanne M. Scrivner sold their property at 300 Forest Oaks Drive, Caseyville to Jeffrey R. and Belinda A. Anslinger for $190,000.

Vernon and Mary Obermeier unload 6 Lakewood Place, Centreville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 2, 2018

On Feb. 2, 2018, Vernon and Mary Obermeier sold their home at 6 Lakewood Place, Centreville to Racehorse Investments LLC for $95,000.

32 burglaries reported on McKendree University campus in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2018

There were 32 on-campus burglaries in 2017 on the campus of McKendree University, located in Lebanon, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Corey R Pottard Sr. and Ranata S Pottard buy 1412 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 2, 2018

On Feb. 2, 2018, Corey R Pottard Sr. and Ranata S Pottard purchased a property at 1412 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon from Lf & Son Constr LLC for $290,000.

Rankings: 100 worst funded pensions in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

East Saint Louis, Madison and Centreville have government pension funds with the lowest funding levels in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

St. Louis Investments LLC purchases 618 Tulane, Centreville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 2, 2018

On Feb. 2, 2018, Terrell Harris sold their home at 618 Tulane, Centreville to St. Louis Investments LLC for $25,000.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Smithton students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

About 57 percent of Smithton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 43 percent of students failed.

Eyad Mohammad acquires 1901 Central Ave., E. St. Louis

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

The property at 1901 Central Ave., E. St. Louis was sold on Feb. 2, 2018 by Eyad Mohammad for $125,000. The buyer was Nag Enterprises Inc..

Analysis: 38 percent of Smithton students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 62 percent of Smithton Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 32 percent of Smithton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2018

About 68 percent of Smithton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 32 percent of students failed.

Three rapes reported on Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville campus in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2018

There were 3 on-campus rapes in 2017 on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, located in Edwardsville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Two weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.s reported on Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville campus in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2018

There were 2 on-campus weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.s in 2017 on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, located in Edwardsville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois to be well-represented at Winter Olympics

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, a number of athletes with ties to Illinois are gearing up to compete.

Illinois Lottery control board chairman steps down after 'disgusting remark' on Twitter

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2018

Illinois Lottery Control Board Chairman J. Blair Garber has stepped down after coming under fire for remarks he left on Twitter referring to East St. Louis as "the s**thole of the universe.”

Former state university employee Baptiste paid in $30K to pension fund, could collect $704K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2018

Former state university employee Renee Baptiste, who retired in January 2018, saved $30,289 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Rodriguez paid in $70K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.05M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2018

Former state school employee Kaydeane Rodriguez, who retired in January 2018, saved $69,929 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Meyer paid in $11K to pension fund, could collect $129K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2018

Former state university employee Paul Meyer, who retired in January 2018, saved $10,564 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

10 liquor law violations reported on Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville campus in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Feb 1, 2018

There were 10 on-campus liquor law violations in 2017 on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, located in Edwardsville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.