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News from April 2016

Chicago schools spend 48 percent more than Columbia High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Columbia High School in Monroe is 48 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 41 percent more than W.J. Zahnow Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at W.J. Zahnow Elementary School in Monroe is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

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Waterloo City Council approves scholarship raffle request

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2016

The Waterloo, Illinois City Council met recently to vote on a raffle license request and waiver of bond from the Optimist Club of Waterloo for a scholarship raffle to be held on May 26.

Chicago schools spend 26 percent more than Zadok Casey Middle School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Zadok Casey Middle School in Jefferson is 26 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Sparta High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Sparta High School in Randolph is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 41 percent more than Waterloo High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Waterloo High School in Monroe is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 4 percent more than Carbondale Community High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Carbondale Community High School in Jackson is 4 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission considers Class J license application

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2016

The Carbondale, Illinois Local Liquor Control Commission met recently to consider an application from Carbondale Community Arts Inc. for a Class J license at 304 W. Walnut St.

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Waterloo City Council discusses budget resolution

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2016

The Waterloo, Illinois City Council met this week to review and vote on the resolution for the annual city budget for FY 2016-17.

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Columbia Water and Sewer Committee recommends crediting overpayment

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2016

The Water and Sewer Committee of Columbia, Illinois met recently to recommend crediting an overpayment.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more Evansville Attendance Center

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Evansville Attendance Center in Randolph is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Red Bud Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Red Bud Elementary School in Randolph is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Pinckneyville CHSD No. 101 Board of Education reviews Freedom of Information requests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2016

The Pinckneyville, Illinois Community High School District (CHSD) No. 101 Board of Education met this week to discuss Freedom of Information requests.

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education to vote on Intergovernmental Agreement

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2016

The Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education in Carbondale, Illinois will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow, April 28 to vote on an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95, Jackson-Perry Counties ROE 30, and the Project SOAR Alternative Education Program.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Carbondale ESD No. 95

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2016

Operational spending at Carbondale Middle School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 24 percent more than Murphysboro CUSD No. 186

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2016

Operational spending at Murphysboro High School in Jackson is 24 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Carbondale Human Relations Commission votes to forward the Annual Report

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Carbondale, Illinois Human Relations Commission met recently and voted to forward the Annual Report to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, with or without the data from the police department.

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Columbia Committee of the Whole to discuss ITEP Grant

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Columbia, Illinois Committee of the Whole met yesterday to discuss the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant.

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Kasiar challenges Phelps on Illinois House budget proposals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2016

Illinois House candidate calls on Rep. Phelps to step up and vote to help 2011 flood victims.