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C-SPAN A southern Illinois congressman spoke on the House floor Wednesday night about the struggles of small businesses unable to hire enough workers because the federal government is often paying them more in unemployment benefits. Representative Mike Bost of Murphysboro says Mary Lous Grill in Carbondale is feeling the impact. "Marilyn, the owner of Mary Lous, shared that her food suppliers are unable to hire enough people to run their facilities. That potentially means food shortages, skyr...

EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County redistricting map that would reduce the county board to...

WBGL Family Picnic in Murphysboro This summer, you are invited to our WBGL Family Picnic! We are so excited to share this event with you! You are invited to join us at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, Illinois for a free concert with Christian Artist, Caitie Hurst on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring a picnic blanket or other seating, and bring a lunch or purchase lunch from a local food truck. Since you are part of the WBGL Family, we hope to see you there!

Jennifer A. Lawrence earned $157,173 in the last year with Hinsdale Township High School District 86. In that time, they contributed $148,365 to their pension, which will come into effect after they retire. A study published in the Education Next Journal found higher salaries can have significant ramifications on the quality of teachers within a school district. It found increasing the skills of a teacher through continued higher education resulted in improved student performance. Rotherham s...

How much did Illinois teacher Patricia J. Adamatis make with Naperville Community Unit School District 203 before retiring, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests? Patricia J. Adamatis earned $146,533 in the year they retired from Naperville Community Unit School District 203. They taught from 1985 to 2019 with Naperville Community Unit School District 203. In that time, they contributed $237,895 to their pension and have received $101,241 so far after their retirement. R...

Robert J. Russo earned $167,821 in the last year with Hinsdale Township High School District 86. In that time, they contributed $236,828 to their pension, which will come into effect after they retire. A study published in the Education Next Journal found higher salaries can have significant ramifications on the quality of teachers within a school district. It found increasing the skills of a teacher through continued higher education resulted in improved student performance. Rotherham said a...

How much did Illinois teacher James K. Walker make with Glenbard Township High School District 87 before retiring, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests? James K. Walker earned $17,108 in the year they retired from Glenbard Township High School District 87. They taught from 1985 to 2017 with Glenbard Township High School District 87. In that time, they contributed $223,059 to their pension and have received $311,311 so far after their retirement. Rotherham said a sizable...

Oliver Hale/unsplash Thanks to a federal grant,  school districts can help  improve safety. U.S.  Representative Mike Bosts office says out of one hundred sixty school districts nationwide  to receive grants last year, nine of those grants went to Illinois school districts.  This year the deadline to apply for grants up to $500,000, is June 22nd. The grant program was created as a part of the Securing Our Schools Act, which was signed into law in March of 2018.  The Republican from M...

Some southern Ill. restaurants closing during week due to lack of employees Heartland businesses open less due to worker shortage By Jeremy Ford | May 11, 2021 at 4:03 PM CDT - Updated May 11 at 6:13 PM SOUTHERN Ill. (KFVS) - Some restaurants across the Heartland are having a hard time keeping their doors open due to a lack of employees. 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro, Illinois has had its doors open since 1985, but are now forced to close and give its workers a break. 17th Street Bar...