Sangamon Sun

Statewide test results: male students score 13.1 points lower at Lincoln Magnet School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lincoln Magnet School, a 13.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

86.5 percent of New Berlin teachers stay put; average earns $46,047.91 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

More than 86.5 percent of teachers stay at New Berlin High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 18.4 points lower at Lincoln Magnet School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Lincoln Magnet School, a 18.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

89.9 percent of McClernand teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

More than 89.9 percent of teachers stay at McClernand Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Emden failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 45 percent of Emden Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 55 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Edwin A. Lee students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 18 percent of Edwin A. Lee Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Elizabeth Graham failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 13 percent of Elizabeth Graham Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 87 percent of students failed.

89.9 percent of Matheny-Withrow teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

More than 89.9 percent of teachers stay at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 13 percent of Iles students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 87 percent of Iles Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 13 percent of students failed.

Michael Rendina donates $1,000 to Brian McGuire's election campaign

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 26, 2019

Michael Rendina donated $1,000 to Independent Brian McGuire's election campaign committee, Citizens for McGuire, on Jan. 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Rochester Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 31 percent of Rochester Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 69 percent of students failed.

89.2 percent of Cantrall Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $44,857.12 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Cantrall Intermediate School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Linda A. Bryant unloads 316 Newcombe Lane, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, Linda A. Bryant sold their home at 316 Newcombe Lane, Chatham to Jonathan A. and Kaitlin R. Griffith for $238,500.

Phillip M. Zinn acquires 100 E. Main St., Sherman

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, Andrew Verderber purchased a property at 100 E. Main St., Sherman from Phillip M. Zinn for $140,000.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of Edwin A. Lee failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 10 percent of Edwin A. Lee Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 90 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: white students score 29.4 points higher at Butler Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

At Butler Elementary School, a 29.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 10 percent of Iles failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

About 90 percent of Iles Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 10 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.9 points lower at Laketown Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

At Laketown Elementary School, a 6.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 37.8 points higher at Laketown Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

At Laketown Elementary School, a 37.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.