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State absenteeism change follows lowered academic benchmarks | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Months after lowering academic proficiency benchmarks, the Illinois State Board of Education has changed its rating system for public school attendance. Twent-five percent of Illinois students were chronically absent last school year, higher than the national average of 22%. Students are considered chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of […]

John C. Cooper | Moss Funeral Home

John C. Cooper, age 73, of Breese, began his peaceful journey into heaven on May 22, 2026. He was surrounded by the love and presence of his entire family.   Born on October 30, 1952, in Greenville, South Carolina. John’s father worked for Western Union so the family frequently relocated to different states. Through his […]