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Spring Garden CCSD 178 holds $469.9k in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Spring Garden Community Consolidated School District 178 has $469,889 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

The price of local government: Village of Makanda

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Village of Makanda budget was $183,498 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $764.58 per household.

Herrin Community Unit School District 4 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Herrin Community Unit School District 4 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

Mulberry Manor hit with health violation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

Mulberry Manor, a 64-bed intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled in Anna, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2017.

Grand Prairie Community Consolidated School District 6 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Grand Prairie Community Consolidated School District 6 on its financial "Review" list.

Herrin High School post test results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

Herrin High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Karnak

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

The Village of Karnak budget was $647,508.24 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,221.43 per household.

Cairo USD 1 holds $726k in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

Cairo Unit School District 1 has $725,964 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

The price of local government: Village of Hecker

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2017

The Village of Hecker budget was $388,421.10 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,232.31 per household.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Alexander County residents $780K more this year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 18, 2017

Alexander County residents will pay an additional $780,848 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Farrington CCSD 99 holds $15k in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 18, 2017

Farrington Community Consolidated School District 99 has $150,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Carbondale ESD 95 holds $7.5 million in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 18, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 has $7,511,947 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Herrin C. U. S. D. 4 Elementary School post test results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 18, 2017

Herrin C. U. S. D. 4 Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Goreville Community Unit School District 1 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 18, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Goreville Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.