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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.

Statewide test results: male students score 0.1 points higher at Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary Site 1

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary Site 1, a 0.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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.

Statewide test results: black students score 8.7 points lower at Baldwin Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

At Baldwin Intermediate, a 8.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI: FBI's secret Madigan recordings in affidavit reveal nothing new about speaker's operations

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Statewide test results: white students score 7.7 points higher at Baldwin Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Baldwin Intermediate, a 7.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Statewide test results: white students score 16.4 points higher at Baldwin Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Baldwin Intermediate, a 16.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: How Often Should You Check Your Breasts?

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2019

Over the years, there has been some debate over whether breast self-exams help detect cancer early and increase the chance of survival.

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met December 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 27, 2019

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met January 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 27, 2019

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.3 points lower at Baldwin Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Baldwin Intermediate, a 6.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

City of Quincy Plan Commission met January 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 27, 2019

City of Quincy Plan Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 23.

City of Quincy Washington Theater Commission met January 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 27, 2019

City of Quincy Washington Theater Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 28.8 points lower at Baldwin Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Baldwin Intermediate, a 28.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: Claire Elaine Click, Patient Excellence Representative, is our most recent recipient of the Quincy Medical Group Experience the Difference Award

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Claire Elaine Click, Patient Excellence Representative, is our most recent recipient of the Quincy Medical Group Experience the Difference Award.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: Remembering Dr. Ouwenga

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Michael K. Ouwenga, MD age 43, of Fowler, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 6:40 p.m. at his home.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing expresses opposition to surgery center plan at public hearing

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Blessing Health System leaders detailed the organization’s opposition to a Quincy Medical Group plan at a public hearing held in Quincy on Thursday, January 24, by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.