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From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 1,562 college athletes play softball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: College baseball in Illinois grosses $24.8 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Robert Morris University baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $10,678 per athlete – in 2016, followed by Bradley University ($1.2 million), and University of Illinois at Chicago ($980,248), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Township High School District 214 administrator named ‘National Superintendent of the Year'

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 2, 2018

A Township High School District 214 administrator was one of 26 people honored with awards by education groups.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois colleges, universities report 9.6 percent default rate on student loans

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

At Larry's Barber College in Chicago, 40.3 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Niles Nursing Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 27, 2018

Niles Nursing Rehab, a 304-bed skilled care facility in the North Suburbs, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

North suburban Cook property owners owe $9.3 million in delinquent taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 25, 2018

Owners of 33 homes, businesses or lots in Barrington owe more than $219,000 in delinquent taxes – or $14.03 per resident, according to the Cook County Treasurer.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Norridge Gardens hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 23, 2018

Norridge Gardens, a 292-bed skilled care facility in the North Suburbs, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2018.

Analysis: Northbrook firefighters pension fund saw 50% shortfall in city contribution in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 19, 2018

Of the 651 fire and police pension funds in Illinois, more than 400 were underfunded by cities in 2016, including 29 funds serving cities in the north suburbs.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Prospect Heights?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 30, 2018

Prospect Heights residents prepaid $3.3 million in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Park Ridge?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 30, 2018

Park Ridge residents prepaid $18.7 million in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Palatine?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 30, 2018

Palatine residents prepaid $19.7 million in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam challenger Casten raised $907K ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Sean Casten raised $69 per vote cast for him in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary race last week, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Hoffman Estates?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 29, 2018

Hoffman Estates residents prepaid $6.4 million in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Roselle?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 29, 2018

Roselle residents prepaid nearly $800,000 in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

Early tax filings: Who prepaid in Wheeling?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 29, 2018

Wheeling residents prepaid $2.8 million in property taxes for 2018, according to a Blockshopper.com analysis of local data.

From Chicago City Wire

Assessor candidate Kaegi raised $2.04M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Fritz Kaegi raised $7 per vote cast for him in the Cook County Assessor primary race last month compared to incumbent Joseph Berrios' $9 per vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

House candidate Gong-Gershowitz raised $721K ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 28, 2018

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz raised $95 per vote cast for her in the 17th House District Democratic primary race last week, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.