Peoria Standard

Report: Astoria spent $10,142 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Spending per pupil at Astoria Community Unit School District 1 is up 11 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

Butler introduces Mulvaney family to the House

By Angela Underwood | Jun 4, 2018

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) had more than guests with him during the May 29 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Analysis: Brimfield administrators rank 268th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Administrators in Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 earn an average of $106,731 per year, ranking 268th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Illini Central spent $11,178 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Spending per pupil at Illini Central Community Unit School District 189 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Cost of college went up for all students at Spoon River College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 6.4 percent for 2017-18 at Spoon River College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Village of Mapleton Board of Trustees met April 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 2, 2018

Village of Mapleton Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 11.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

Analysis: Bradford administrators rank 466th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Administrators in Bradford Community Unified School District 1 earn an average of $96,250 per year, ranking 466th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Illini Bluffs spent $8,634 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

Spending per pupil at Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 is up 6 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

Former state school employee Olivito paid in $148K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.4M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Pamela Olivito, who retired in May 2018, saved $147,836 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sorrill paid in $143K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.07M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee James Sorrill, who retired in May 2018, saved $142,864 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Haven paid in $89K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.6M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Angela Haven, who retired in May 2018, saved $88,749 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Woodhall paid in $34K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $452K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Scott Woodhall, who retired in May 2018, saved $33,550 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Senica paid in $81K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.38M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Darlene Senica, who retired in May 2018, saved $80,604 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sauder paid in $140K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.52M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee Frank Sauder, who retired in May 2018, saved $140,151 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Bauter paid in $96K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.62M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2018

Former state school employee B. Bauter, who retired in May 2018, saved $95,588 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.