Shelby County schools had a truancy rate of 4.2% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.
There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Richland County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.
In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Edgar County rose by $21,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 27.8%.
Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook expressed his optimism about the future of the Invest In Kids program as the General Assembly prepares to reconvene for the Veto Session. In a text message to The Center Square, Halbrook stated, "I trust that when we return next week for Veto Session, the General Assembly will do the right thing for students, parents, and our communities and make Invest In Kids permanent. This program has and is making a positive impact on our students all across our great state."The Invest In Kids program, which provides tax credits to...