July, 2017 | East Central Reporter

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 holds $7.7 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 6, 2017

Roanoke Benson Community Unit School District 60 has $7,740,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Charleston High School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 5, 2017

Charleston High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Charleston Middle School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 5, 2017

Charleston Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 5, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 5, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 on its financial "Review" list.

Rossville-Alvin CUSD 7 holds $3.4 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 5, 2017

Rossville-Alvin Community Unit School District 7 has $3,375,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Bennett, Righter support budget bills; Weaver, Barickman, Rose vote no

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.

Senate rushes votes on budget bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.

Metamora CCSD 1 holds $8 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 has $8,000,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Central Grade School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

Central Grade School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Claremont

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

The Village of Claremont budget was $143,820 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,634.32 per household.

Central Community Unit School District 4 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Central Community Unit School District 4 on its financial "Review" list.

Who are the City of Charleston's highest-paid employees?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Charleston, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Center Street Elementary School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 4, 2017

Center Street Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).