January, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

From Prairie State Wire

Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

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

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years 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.

Swain Holdings LLC acquires 139 Pine Hollow Lane, Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 139 Pine Hollow Lane, Collinsville was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Swain Holdings LLC for $145,000. The buyer was Zachary L. Bonebrake.

Fairview Heights home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Fairview Heights for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

86.1 percent of Joseph Arthur teachers stay put; average earns $49,921.58 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 86.1 percent of teachers stay at Joseph Arthur Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Belleville, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Annette Officer Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 13 percent of Annette Officer Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 87 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Abraham Lincoln students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 21 percent of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

88 percent of New Athens teachers stay put; average earns $46,410.77 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 88 percent of teachers stay at New Athens Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 51 percent of Amelia V. Carriel Junior High failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 49 percent of Amelia V. Carriel Junior High students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 51 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Albert Cassens Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 57 percent of Albert Cassens Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 43 percent of students failed.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 6 years ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

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.