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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: HSHS St. John’s Hospital Recommends Visitor Guidelines During Flu Season

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

With regional influenza activity continuing to increase, HSHS St. John’s Hospital recommends the following visiting guidelines: DO NOT visit hospital patients if you: Have a cold or any flu-like symptoms including fever or chills, sore throat, body or muscle aches, headache, cough or runny nose.

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Complete Athlete Assessments Using Latest Wearable Sensor Technology

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Don’t live with pain! HSHS St. John’s TherapyCare now offers complete athlete assessments using the latest wearable sensor technology.

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: 300 Free Radon Detection Kits To Members Of Central Illinois Community

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

We have partnered with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the American Lung Association in Illinois to distribute 300 free radon detection kits to members of the central Illinois community.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

95.6 percent of West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 teachers stay put; average earns $59,901.73 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 95.6 percent of teachers stay at West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Cherilyn Murer's nomination to position with the Board of Higher Education withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Cherilyn Murer's nomination to be a member of the Board of Higher Education was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Gene P. and Josephine L. Adams acquires 2733 Delaware Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Gene P. and Josephine L. Adams sold their home at 2733 Delaware Drive, Springfield to Michael Raymond Hamilton Sr. for $167,000.

Christopher W. and Melissa A. Willoughby acquires 401 Bryn Mawr Blvd., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 401 Bryn Mawr Blvd., Springfield was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Christopher W. and Melissa A. Willoughby for $96,000. The buyer was Ruth Ann Drake.

Jon McCormick Jr. and Christina McCormick buy 2933 Flowerbrook Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 2933 Flowerbrook Court, Springfield was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Ruth Ann McCormick for $114,000. The buyers were Jon McCormick Jr. and Christina McCormick.

Michelle Ownbey's nomination to position with the Mid-Illinois Medical District withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Michelle Ownbey's nomination to be a member of the Mid-Illinois Medical District was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Jane Hays's nomination to position with the Board of Higher Education withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Jane Hays's nomination to be a member of the Board of Higher Education was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Emden students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 36 percent of Emden Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 64 percent of students failed.

James Ayers's nomination to position with the Illinois Community College Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

James Ayers's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Community College Board was withdrawn on Jan. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC acquires 3777 Luthin Road, Sherman

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Norwest Mortgage Inc. and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. sold their four bedroom, two bathroom property at 3777 Luthin Road, Sherman to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC for $76,630.

Timothy C. and Stephanie M. Glenn acquire 3243 E. Divernon Road, Pawnee

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 3243 E. Divernon Road, Pawnee was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Timothy C. and Stephanie M. Glenn for $245,000. The buyers were Chad W. and April D. Athey.

Statewide test results: male students score 3.3 points lower at Lindsay School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lindsay School, a 3.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Athens Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 45 percent of Athens Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 55 percent of students failed.

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA12 actions on Jan. 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 28 in the House on House bill HJRCA12 ("legislature-officer limits"): "Referred to Rules Committee" and "Read in Full a First Time".

Statewide test results: white students score 32.7 points higher at Lindsay School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lindsay School, a 32.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 42.5 points lower at Lindsay School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lindsay School, a 42.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.