Galesburg Reporter

MONMOUTH COLLEGE: Wackerle Center helps Oltman land internship, full-time job

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – Connor Oltman can pause for a while and exhale, thanks to help from the Monmouth College Wackerle Career and Leadership Center.

GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Henhouse Prowlers Live at Fat Fish Pub

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2018

On stage, the group's enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do; while on record, the band manages to explore their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation.

GALESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Book Discussion - Saving Tarboo Creek to be held Oct. 18

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2018

Saving Tarboo Creek by Scott Freeman and Susan Leopold Freeman is the story of one family trying to restore a damaged creek in Washington State following the land ethics of Susan’s grandfather, Aldo Leopold.

MONMOUTH COLLEGE: Monmouth College Homecoming set for Oct. 5-7

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2018

MONMOUTH, Ill. – More than 500 guests are expected to help celebrate Monmouth College’s 2018 Homecoming weekend Oct. 5-7.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.5 points lower at Williamsfield Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

At Williamsfield Elementary School, a 23.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

The revenue United Community Unit School District 304 received through local taxes increased 60 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

86.6 percent of Gale teachers stay put; average earns $57,920 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2018

More than 86.6 percent of teachers stay at Gale School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

The revenue Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 received through local taxes decreased 8.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.4 points lower at Avon Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

At Avon Elementary School, a 16.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

73.8 percent of Lincoln Early Childhood teachers stay put; average earns $43,947 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

More than 73.8 percent of teachers stay at Lincoln Early Childhood School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue West Central Community Unit School District 235 received through local taxes increased 10.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

80.5 percent of Steele teachers stay put; average earns $57,920 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

More than 80.5 percent of teachers stay at Steele School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Monmouth Roseville Community Unit School District 238 received through local taxes increased 45.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

91 percent of Mable Woolsey teachers stay put; average earns $48,473 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 91 percent of teachers stay at Mable Woolsey Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has R O W V A CUSD 208 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 received through local taxes increased 3.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Galesburg Reporter analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

86.6 percent of Nielson teachers stay put; average earns $57,920 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 86.6 percent of teachers stay at Nielson Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 30.9 points lower at R. O. W. V. A. Junior And Senior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At R. O. W. V. A. Junior And Senior High School, a 30.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.