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4 McLean, Livingston nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Four nursing homes in McLean and Livingston counties received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

2 high-paid McLean County administrators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: McLean County has 11th highest home vacancy rate among Illinois counties.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 1, 2019

The number of vacant homes in McLean County was more than 540 in the third quarter of 2018, a 19-unit increase over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Westminster Village hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Westminster Village, a 78-bed skilled care center in Bloomington, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Evenglow Lodge hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Evenglow Lodge, a 214-bed skilled and shelter care center in Pontiac, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Analysis ranks Illinois State University athletes No. 5 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Illinois State University sports programs brought in $62,188 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the fifth highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Illinois State University has 19th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Illinois State University ranked No. 19 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a McLean County Tmes analysis of college sports participation.

McLean had 5th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, McLean County ranked No. 5 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis

State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 7, 2018

McLean County accounted for 317 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Analysis: Illinois State University posts fifth highest gender pay gap for head coaches in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Men’s head coach salaries at Illinois State University outpace women’s team coaches by 105 percent, according to a McLean County Times analysis of recent U.S. Department of Education data.

Illinois State University No. 3 among Illinois colleges for volleyball revenues

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 19, 2018

Illinois State University volleyball brought in $58,182 per athlete in revenue in 2016, making it among the highest-grossing volleyball programs in Illinois that year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

From Illinois Valley Times

2018 election preview: Number of competitive districts up over four years ago

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of competitive Illinois state legislative races in the Nov. 6 midterm elections will be 18 more than what it was four years ago as more major-party candidates go head-to-head is districts across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances