Carbondale Reporter

Lewis School reports 29% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Lewis School rose to 29 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE: John A. Logan Now Has the Lowest Tuition Rate in the State of Illinois

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Preventing Falls & Keeping Your Balance

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Learn how to prevent falls and maintain your balance at this Oct. 26 event, sponsored by SIU Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: “Jazz for 11/11” at The Varsity on Nov. 11

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

The New Arts Jazztet will present “Jazz for 11/11” at 3 p.m.

MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 3rd Annual Marion P.D. Halloween Spooktacular to be held October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

The Marion Police Department will be hosting its 3rd Annual Marion P.D.

Village of DeSoto Board of Trustees met September 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2018

Village of DeSoto Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 17.

90.6 percent of Crab Orchard teachers stay put; average earns $45,707 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

More than 90.6 percent of teachers stay at Crab Orchard High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.8 points lower at Carterville Intermediate School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

At Carterville Intermediate School, a 39.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 32.9 points lower at Herrin Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

At Herrin Middle School, a 32.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Trico Senior High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Trico Senior High School rose to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

Carterville Community Unit School District 5, Carbondale Community High School District 165 and Herrin Community Unit School District 4 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

85.1 percent of DeSoto teachers stay put; average earns $42,429 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

More than 85.1 percent of teachers stay at DeSoto Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

School discipline: Which Carbondale districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

Carterville Community Unit School District 5, Carbondale Community High School District 165 and Herrin Community Unit School District 4 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year in Carbondale, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Thomas Elementary School reports 26% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Thomas Elementary School rose to 26 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

91.1 percent of Giant City teachers stay put; average earns $50,772 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Giant City Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Johnston City High School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Johnston City High School rose to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

89.2 percent of Trico Jr teachers stay put; average earns $46,055 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Trico Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.2 points lower at Tri-C Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At Tri-C Elementary School, a 39.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

From South Central Illinois News

Report: Madigan backs Griffin with $84,630

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jonesboro state House candidate Marsha Griffin received another $84,630 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

Report: Madigan backs Woolard with $96,110

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2018

Carterville state House candidate Jason Woolard received another $96,110 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.