McLean County Times

Former state school employee Gash paid in $4K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $119K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Ronald Gash, who retired in December 2017, saved $4,354 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Smith paid in $107K to pension fund, could collect $1.95M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state university employee Keith Smith, who retired in December 2017, saved $107,073 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Veach paid in $80K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.08M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sally Veach, who retired in December 2017, saved $79,708 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Analysis: 45 percent of Northpoint students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 55 percent of Northpoint Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 50 percent of Northpoint failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

About 50 percent of Northpoint Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and half of students failed.

Former state school employee Powell paid in $47K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $690K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Susan Powell, who retired in December 2017, saved $47,018 toward a pension over 12 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sims paid in $95K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Barbara Sims, who retired in December 2017, saved $94,510 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Colloton paid in $11K to pension fund, could collect $210K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state university employee Anne Colloton, who retired in December 2017, saved $10,959 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Westbrook paid in $24K to pension fund, could collect $700K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state university employee Lillie Westbrook, who retired in December 2017, saved $23,576 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Statewide test results: 39 percent of Northpoint students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

About 61 percent of Northpoint Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 39 percent of students failed.

Former state university employee Jenkins paid in $29K to pension fund, could collect $462K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state university employee Ann Jenkins, who retired in December 2017, saved $28,638 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Folger paid in $154K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.79M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Tim Folger, who retired in December 2017, saved $154,324 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Ridgeview Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2018

About 28 percent of Ridgeview Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Analysis: 81 percent of Ridgeview Junior students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 19 percent of Ridgeview Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 89 percent of Ridgeview Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2018

About 11 percent of Ridgeview Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 89 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Lincoln students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2018

About 31 percent of Lincoln Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 69 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 73 percent of Lincoln students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 27 percent of Lincoln Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Lincoln failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 3, 2018

About 22 percent of Lincoln Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins vows to put voters first

By Glenn Minnis | 2 years ago

“Running for public office is not to be taken lightly, especially in Illinois,” Dan Caulkins told the Macon Reporter after formally filing his petitions to run for state representative in the 101st District.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Woodland Elementary/Jr students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2018

About 21 percent of Woodland Elementary/Jr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 79 percent of students failed.