December, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: 48 percent of Washington failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

About 52 percent of Washington Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board met November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2018

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board met 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 13.

MARION CULTURAL AND CIVIC CENTER: Sandi Patty ” A Family Christmas” to be held December 21

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2018

Sandi Patty ” A Family Christmas” to be held December 21

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Wear the Trend: Grey Plaid Blazer

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2018

Wear the Trend: Grey Plaid Blazer

CITY OF MURPHYSBORO APPLE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE OFFICE: Murphysboro City Council Meeting to be held December 20

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2018

Murphysboro City Council Meeting to be held December 20

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM: SIU offering new scholarships to hundreds of freshmen and transfer students

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2018

SIU offering new scholarships to hundreds of freshmen and transfer students

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: The Best Holiday Styles for Kids

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2018

The Best Holiday Styles for Kids

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ recent rate of population loss was 3rd highest in U.S.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois’ rate of population decline between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, was the third highest among the 50 states and Puerto Rico, according to population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62949 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62949, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

Carterville High School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Carterville High School rose to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of Carterville Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 43 percent of Carterville Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

90.2 percent of Tri-C teachers stay put; average earns $54,312.55 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Tri-C Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Murphysboro High School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Murphysboro High School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Desoto failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 26 percent of Desoto Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Green committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Stephen R Green for Circuit Judge, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,300 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.