South West Illinois News

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

Report: Average pensioner in Waterloo Police Pension Fund earns $65,321 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2018

The Waterloo Police Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $65,321 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Waterloo Police Pension Fund lost $29,177 in investment income in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Waterloo Police Pension Fund lost 0.98 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62298 in December

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62298, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Report: Community Consolidated School District 204 spent $9,770 per student in 2016-17

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Community Consolidated School District 204 is down 2 percent from five years ago, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in SW Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Waterloo employ the most government workers per capita in SW Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Carbondale Reporter

Bryant calls for SIU president's resignation after attempt to transfer $5 million to Edwardsville campus

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

Apologizing for using explicit language during her point of personal privilege, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) made one thing clear—Southern Illinois University (SIU) President Randy Dunn should resign immediately.

Report: Average pensioner in Pinckneyville Police Pension Fund earns $47,216 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

The Pinckneyville Police Pension Fund had 6 active participants receiving an average salary of $47,216 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Red Bud spent $10,371 per student in 2016-17

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 is up 6 percent from five years ago, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 62832 in December

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62832, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Report: Duquoin Police Pension Fund gained $257,553 in investment income in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Duquoin Police Pension Fund netted 6.26 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Waterloo pays $4.55 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Waterloo Police Pension Fund

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 82 percent of the $537,824 the Waterloo Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.55 for every $1 from pension members.

Analysis: Steeleville administrators rank 458th in state for average pay

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2018

Administrators in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 earn an average of $96,529 per year, ranking 458th out of 858 districts in the state.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Analysis: Pinckneyville pays $7.08 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Pinckneyville Police Pension Fund

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 87.2 percent of the $232,893 the Pinckneyville Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $7.08 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Duquoin Firefighters Pension Fund gained $139,837 in investment income in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Duquoin Firefighters Pension Fund netted 4.86 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Duquoin Police Pension Fund earns $57,029 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2018

The Duquoin Police Pension Fund had 11 active participants receiving an average salary of $57,029 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Sparta administrators rank 804th in state for average pay

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2018

Administrators in Sparta Community Unit School District 140 earn an average of $75,701 per year, ranking 804th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Valmeyer spent $9,111 per student in 2016-17

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2018

Spending per pupil at Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 is up 4 percent from five years ago, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of district finances.