September, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.6 points lower at Tri-C Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 15, 2018

At Tri-C Elementary School, a 14.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: Madigan backs Carterville’s Woolard with $32,288

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2018

Carterville State House candidate Jason Woolard received $32,288 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.4 points lower at Marion Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Marion Junior High School, a 20.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Analysis: SIUC football revenue per player ranks 178th in nation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2018

Southern Illilnois University at Carbondale's football program earns an average of $39,307 per player annually – the 178th highest rate in the nation – according to a Carbondale Reporter analysis of federal education data.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New strategies may help boost corn production for local farmers

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Reducing nutrient loss in farmland is an important topic for those in the agriculture industry.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: 'Mammogram Mondays' Begin in October

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Area health organizations have added two new locations to their list of sites offering free mammograms in October: Taylorville and Hillsboro.

CARBONDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Alto Vineyards Celebrates 30 Years of Southern Illinois Winemaking with Three-Day Anniversary Festi

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Southern Illinois’ oldest winery – Alto Vineyards – will celebrate 30 years of award-making wine with a three-day Anniversary Festival this weekend, September 14-16, in Alto Pass.

MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3 to be held September 17

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Join a group of like-minded, forward-focused professionals working toward the common goals of personally growing, reaching potential, and raising the bar on leadership!

HERRIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Southern Illinois Opry to be held September 15

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2018

What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon in Nashville Tennessee.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.