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Statewide test results: 71 percent of Steeleville failed English language arts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 24, 2018

About 29 percent of Steeleville Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 71 percent of students failed.

Report: Which school districts spend the least per student?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 24, 2018

Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 and Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 are among those in Illinois spending the least per student, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

CITY OF SPARTA: Christmas Eve/Day Hours

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

Christmas Eve/Day Hours- Aunt Nette's Kettle Corn open on 24 (under Showtime Cinema sign) noon-4'ish Pizza Hut open until 7:00 on 24 and closed on 25 There will be a lunch buffet on Christmas Eve 11:30-1:30 Russell Cellular (Verizon) Open 23 from 12-5,open 24 from 9-5, closed 25 Showtime Cinema-looks like last movie on 24 starts at 1'ish, first movie on 25th begins at 7ish.

CITY OF COLUMBIA: So much history in Columbia along the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

So much history in Columbia along the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail!

CHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: This is great news for patients who chose to stay with Harmony and have had to transfer care.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

As of 1/1/19, WellCare will migrate its Harmony IL Medicaid members TO THE MERIDIAN platform.

CHESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: December Worship Schedule

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

Chester United Methodist Church issued the following announcement on Dec. 23.DECEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, December 23 8:30 AM: Fresh Start (Davis Fellowship Hall) 9:45 AM: The Bridge (Sanctuary) 11:00 AM: Children’s Christmas Musical (Sanctuary)

Statewide test results: 71 percent of Sparta Lincoln failed English language arts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

About 29 percent of Sparta Lincoln School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 71 percent of students failed.

91.1 percent of Duquoin teachers stay put; average earns $50,745.68 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Duquoin Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

BRAUN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME: Addie's Obituary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

Addie "Ann" Hainline, nee Dick, 84, of Cahokia, Illinois, born August 13, 1934 in Lynnville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Evelyn's Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

BROCKLAND PONTIAC GMC INC: Congratulations Lynn Prange Helms!

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

You're the Bob Brockland Buick GMC raffle winner for the Rollplay GMC Sierra Denali 12-Volt Battery Ride-On Vehicle!

BELLSON ANIMAL HOSPITAL: See below for our upcoming holiday hours!

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

See below for our upcoming holiday hours!

BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Global Missions

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

Global Missions Save the Date - OYSTER ROAST!

ADORERS OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST: While many have stocking hung

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

While many have stocking hung by the chimney with care, Sr. Mary Catherine has Christmas books lining the walls.

A & W INSURANCE AGENCY: Happy Holidays!!

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

Happy Holidays from Piper and all of us at A & W Insurance!

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Pinckneyville students failed math

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2018

About 30 percent of Pinckneyville Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 70 percent of students failed.

W. J. Zahnow Elementary School reports 32% truancy rate

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 22, 2018

The truancy rate at W. J. Zahnow Elementary School rose to 32 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Pinckneyville students failed math

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 22, 2018

About 21 percent of Pinckneyville Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

91.1 percent of Duquoin teachers stay put; average earns $50,745.68 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 22, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Duquoin High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Prairie Du Rocher failed English language arts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 22, 2018

About 26 percent of Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.