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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

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Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Williamsfield Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Williamsfield Middle School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has United CUSD 304 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy United Community Unit School District 304 received through state taxes decreased 41.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

How much revenue has Williamsfield CUSD 210 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 received through state taxes decreased 61.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Williamsfield High School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Williamsfield High School rose to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, Monmouth Roseville Community Unit School District 238 and West Central Community Unit School District 235 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

How much revenue has West Central CUSD 235 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The subsidy West Central Community Unit School District 235 received through state taxes decreased 60.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Williamsfield Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Williamsfield Elementary School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 27.3 points lower at Knoxville Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

At Knoxville Junior High School, a 27.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

School discipline: Which Greater Galesburg districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, Monmouth Roseville Community Unit School District 238 and West Central Community Unit School District 235 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 scho

GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Dine & Develop: The Difference Between Leadership and Management to be held Nov. 7.

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

This brief presentation will assist the attendees in identifying issues as they relate to leadership and management in today's working environment.

CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE: Sandburg Board Approves Outline of Cybersecurity Program

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

Carl Sandburg College took a step toward introducing a new program that focuses on cybersecurity at its Board of Trustees meeting Thursday evening on the Main Campus in Galesburg.

MONMOUTH COLLEGE: Songs by Carole King to be performed at Maple Leaf concert

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – One of the best-selling albums of all time will be featured at the first Maple Leaf Community Concert Series event of the 2018-19 season.

MONMOUTH COLLEGE: Investigative forensics minor sponsors talk on Sherlock Holmes

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – A talk about Sherlock Holmes by an award-winning scholar will be the first event sponsored by Monmouth College’s new investigative forensics minor.

CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE: Sandburg Volleyball Caps Perfect Run in Arrowhead Conference

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

Already the undisputed Arrowhead Conference champions, the Carl Sandburg College volleyball team added “undefeated” to its name Tuesday night.

Coal City Village Board of Trustees met October 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

Coal City Village Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 24.

City of Galesburg Golf Advisory Commission met September 25.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

City of Galesburg Golf Advisory Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 25.

City of Galesburg 2% Foreign Fire Tax Board met October 22.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

City of Galesburg 2% Foreign Fire Tax Board met Monday, Oct. 22.