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Cook, Peoria counties have highest abortion rates

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 17, 2018

Cook and Peoria counties had the highest abortion rates in Illinois in 2016, according to a report issued in December by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

State Report: 38K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 16, 2018

The Illinois Department of Public Health says 38,382 abortions were performed statewide in 2016.

Analysis: Despite lower fees, Illinois ranks 13th among states with highest cost to start a business

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 9, 2018

Illinois state government lowered its fees for forming and maintaining Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Setting up an LLC now costs $150, down from $500. And maintaining one costs $75, down from $250 per year.

Analysis: Illinois schools' students fail annual tests, still graduate

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 6, 2017

Despite dismal student performance on annual exams covering math and reading, Illinois high school graduation rates remain high, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of 2016 data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: University of Illinois is top choice for international students attending public Illinois universities

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 20, 2017

There are 25,114 international students attending Illinois’ 12 public universities on federal student visas, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of F-1 visa data obtained from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

CORRECTION Chicago high school tops peers with 100% passing rate on annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 17, 2017

Northside College Preparatory High School had the highest rate – 100 percent – of high school students who passed the annual state assessments this year, according a Prairie State Wire analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

CORRECTION Analysis: Chicago boasts best performing elementary, middle school on annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 17, 2017

Decatur Classical Elementary School has the highest rate – 94.7 percent – of students who passed the annual state assessments this year among elementary and middle schools, according a Prairie State Wire analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

CORRECTION Analysis: At top-scoring school in the state, 100% passed annual tests

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 16, 2017

At Northside College Preparatory High School, 100 percent of students scored well enough on this year’s annual state assessments to be considered ready for the next level, making it the top-performing school in the state, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

CORRECTION Analysis: At bottom-ranked Brooklyn school district, 96 percent fail annual exams

By LGIS Newsfeed | Nov 15, 2017

At Brooklyn Unit School District 188 in St. Clair County, 96 percent of students fell below standards on annual state assessments, putting it at the bottom of the state's 852 districts, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of Illinois State Board of Education data.

Ives mounts challenge to Rauner in Republican gubernatorial primary

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 28, 2017

After weeks of speculation, State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has decided to take a concrete step towards challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois ranks 46th per capita in housing starts for month of August

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 11, 2017

Out of all 50 states, Illinois ranked 46th per capita in housing starts in the month of August, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders.

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