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News from February 2019

Mario Treto Jr. nominated to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 28, 2019

Mario Treto Jr. was nominated in the Senate to be the director of real estate with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on Wednesday, Feb. 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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Steeleville Elementary School scores 28.9% ELA proficiency, 20.9% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2019

Of the 302 students attending Steeleville Elementary School in 2018, 28.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 20.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Public safety, trust drive Perry County Sheriff Bareis

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2019

Sheriff Steve Bareis is committed to enhancing the safety of Perry County citizens.

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Evansville Attendance Center scores 38.2% ELA proficiency, 50.5% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2019

Of the 135 students attending Evansville Attendance Center in 2018, 38.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 50.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Illinois' top 100 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2019

Grade school districts in Columbia and Waterloo ranked among Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois' top 100 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2019

Grade school districts in Waterloo ranked among Illinois' highest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sparta Lincoln School scores 29.4% ELA proficiency, 25.6% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2019

Of the 723 students attending Sparta Lincoln School in 2018, 29.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 25.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Du Quoin Middle School scores 29.9% ELA proficiency, 16.4% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Of the 469 students attending Du Quoin Middle School in 2018, 29.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 16.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Du Quoin Elementary School scores 34.9% ELA proficiency, 31.9% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 495 students attending Du Quoin Elementary School in 2018, 34.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 31.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Gardner Elementary School scores 60.5% ELA proficiency, 59.7% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 21, 2019

Of the 401 students attending Gardner Elementary School in 2018, 60.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 59.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Illinois General Assembly: HR129 actions on Feb. 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 21, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 20 in the House on House bill HR129 ("congrats-siu"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

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Jackson County GOP chair: Increasing minimum wage is a mistake

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2019

Chris Grissom argues the coordinated move by Democrats in Springfield to ram through a minimum wage increase was so rushed and shortsighted not even many of the people it purports to help are in tune with it.

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Rogers Elementary School scores 76% ELA proficiency, 67.8% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2019

Of the 401 students attending Rogers Elementary School in 2018, 76 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 67.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Waterloo Junior High School scores 71.8% ELA proficiency, 55.9% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 19, 2019

Of the 598 students attending Waterloo Junior High School in 2018, 71.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 55.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Campaign spending: Top 4th quarter political donation recipients in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 19, 2019

These were the political organizations that received the most campaign donation in Illinois from October 1 to December 31.

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Chester City Council will meet February 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2019

Chester City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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Coulterville Junior High School scores 28.9% ELA proficiency, 13.3% on math in 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2019

Of the 49 students attending Coulterville Junior High School in 2018, 28.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 13.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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MAEYSTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT: Maeystown Art Show!!

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2019

The annual Maeystown Spring Art Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24 from 11:00-4:00 each day in the Preservation Society Mill and other downtown buildings as needed.

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KORANDO HEATING & COOLING LLC: Winter Weather coming in soon

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2019

Make sure you keep us in mind for your furnace needs! Also, we service generators!

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JLP HOMES LLC: Our newest display is underway in Waterloo

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2019

COMING SOON!