Sangamon Sun

Metro Springfield nursing home designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

One nursing home in Metro Springfield received a below-average score from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Aperion Care Capitol hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Aperion Care Capitol, a 251-bed skilled care facility in Springfield, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: Sangamon County has 6th highest home vacancy rate among Illinois counties.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 1, 2019

The number of vacant homes in Sangamon County was nearly 1,400 in the third quarter of 2018, a 31-unit decrease over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Lewis Memorial Christian Village hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Lewis Memorial Christian Village, a 171-bed skilled care center in Springfield, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks University of Illinois at Springfield athletes No. 21 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

University of Illinois at Springfield sports programs brought in $15,447 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 21st highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

University of Illinois at Springfield has 36th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

University of Illinois at Springfield ranked No. 36 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of college sports participation.

Lincoln College No. 5 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

Lincoln College wrestling brought in $10,021 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the fifth highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Sangamon had 7th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Sangamon County ranked No. 7 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

Sangamon County accounted for 348 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Analysis: Lincoln College posts 48th highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Lincoln College outpaced women’s team coaches by 11 percent, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

University of Illinois at Springfied No. 17 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

University of Illinois at Springfied volleyball brought in $16,956 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

From South Central Illinois News

2018 election preview: Number of competitive districts up over four years ago

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of competitive Illinois state legislative races in the Nov. 6 midterm elections will be 18 more than what it was four years ago as more major-party candidates go head-to-head is districts across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

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.

From Prairie State Wire

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

From Prairie State Wire

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.

Analysis: University of Illinois at Springfield women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 51st highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 17, 2018

Head coaches of University of Illinois at Springfield women’s teams earn an average of $45,146 annually – the 51st highest average salary in the state – according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of federal education data.

From Macon Reporter

Report: Madigan backs Decatur's Sue Scherer with $10,000

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Decatur State House candidate Sue Scherer received another $10,313 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, state filings show.