The average coaching salary at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Jackson County, was $137,159, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
In Logan County County schools, 77 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Yesterday at the Capitol, the 39th Annual Illinois Police Officer’s Memorial took place to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect our communities. The ceremony paid tribute to six fallen police officers who displayed remarkable bravery in the line of duty.The event included solemn rituals such as the reading of The Survivors Prayer, a gun salute, and musical renditions of Amazing Grace and Taps. The families of the fallen officers were in attendance and were presented with plaques and casings in remembrance of their loved ones....
State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) expressed his strong disapproval of SB2412, labeling it as a failed democracy. According to Rep. Rosenthal, the bill, introduced by Democrats in the Illinois House of Representatives, was pushed forward without allowing Republicans sufficient time to review its content and intentions. He criticized the move as unethical and detrimental to public trust in government, stating, "Elected officials should be open and honest with the people of Illinois and yesterday’s actions from Democrats are unethical."Describing SB2412...
The average coaching salary at University of Illinois Springfield, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Sangamon County, was $39,513, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) expressed her dismay following the passage of Senate Bill 2412, which brings significant changes to Illinois' election process during the ongoing election cycle. Turner, a former County Clerk with over a decade of experience in administering elections, criticized the Majority Party's decision in a strong statement.In her response, Senator Turner stated, "This legislation will limit the people’s ability to choose who they want to be their representative voice when they head to the ballot box this November. Our nation is built on the...
Representative Mike Coffey from Springfield, Illinois, has spoken out against the recent election omnibus bill passed by House Democrats without proper transparency. In response to the rushed nature of the bill, Rep. Coffey criticized the lack of democracy in the process, stating, "The General Assembly has a legislative process and what we saw yesterday from the majority party is a direct rebuttal of democracy in Illinois." He further added, "This attempt to suppress Republicans from slating candidates for the November election is a clear reflection of the values from...