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District 186 superintendent recommendation worked in the district for over 20 years

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'Every Student. Every Day.': Improving attendance one student at a time

Updated Jan 15, 2026

U of I freshmen to see tuition increase beginning fall 2026

Updated Jan 15, 2026

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve a 2% tuition increase for incoming freshmen beginning in fall 2026. Read moreU of I freshmen to see tuition increase beginning fall 2026

Changes to student loan payments impact borrowers in default

Updated Jan 8, 2026

Changes are in effect for the way you pay federal student loans. This is geared towards people who have not made payments. Read moreChanges to student loan payments impact borrowers in default

Cyberattack under investigation by Coles County school district

Updated Jan 7, 2026

A Coles County school district is investigating after falling victim to a cybersecurity attack over their holiday break. Read moreCyberattack under investigation by Coles County school district

DACC board member censured for policy violations

Updated Jan 7, 2026

Springfield District 186 approves e-learning program renewal

Updated Jan 5, 2026

STEM Minute | Highlights in education from 2025

Updated Dec 29, 2025

It's been an exciting year in STEM education in Central Illinois. Through our STEM Minute series, we've been able to highlight some impressive programs throughout the area. Read moreSTEM Minute | Highlights in education from 2025

From the Philippines to Decatur: International teachers enrich local classrooms

Updated Dec 22, 2025

Classrooms across Decatur Public Schools get a global perspective thanks to the International Teacher Cultural Exchange Visitor Program. Read moreFrom the Philippines to Decatur: International teachers enrich local classrooms

Boys and Girls Club gets a boost after losing millions in funding

Updated Dec 18, 2025

Santa came early for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois after the organization lost $2.8 million in funding in August. Read moreBoys and Girls Club gets a boost after losing millions in funding

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Unit 4 School Board to vote on contract tonight

Danville Library summer reading program kicks off

Unit 4 BOE votes to oust Superintendent Boozer one year early from contract

MacArthur High School holds redo graduation ceremony

St. Teresa receives $5k award after WSOY Food Drive

Updated Dec 18, 2025

St. Teresa's High School received a $5,000 award from the WSOY Community Food Drive in partnership with their community partners and sponsors, placing first against ot… Read moreSt. Teresa receives $5k award after WSOY Food Drive

Report cards may look different as District 186 shifts from traditional grading scale

Updated Dec 17, 2025

In Springfield, many schools are now using standards-based grading, a system focused on mastery of skills instead of points on homework and tests. Read moreReport cards may look different as District 186 shifts from traditional grading scale

Project Success funding loss to severely impact Georgetown-Ridge Farm students

Updated Dec 17, 2025

Project Success posted on Facebook that a recent funding loss will only impact students at Pine Crest Elementary and Mary Miller Junior High in the Georgetown-Ridge Fa… Read moreProject Success funding loss to severely impact Georgetown-Ridge Farm students

WAND December Educator of the Month

Updated Dec 17, 2025

Brent Damery is a fifth grade teacher at McClernand Elementary School in Springfield. Read moreWAND December Educator of the Month

DPS set to expand international teacher program in 2026

Updated Dec 16, 2025

The Decatur school board voted to expand its international teacher program Tuesday evening. Read moreDPS set to expand international teacher program in 2026

Riverton Police deliver new shoes, smiles to local Kindergarteners

Updated Dec 16, 2025

Kindergarten students in Riverton will step into the holidays with brand-new shoes, thanks to an annual effort by the Riverton Police Department and support from the l… Read moreRiverton Police deliver new shoes, smiles to local Kindergarteners

2 local colleges awarded grants to strengthen career pathways

Updated Dec 16, 2025

Two area colleges received Innovative Bridge and Transition (IBT) grants to help strengthen education-to-career pathways for Illinois residents. Read more2 local colleges awarded grants to strengthen career pathways

Shiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need

Updated Dec 14, 2025

It’s the season of giving at Shiloh High School, where students are making sure families in their community have a holiday meal on the table. Read moreShiloh High School students spread holiday cheer with food baskets for families in need

Millikin University students recharge ahead of finals week with cookie party tradition

Updated Dec 10, 2025

With finals week just days away and stress levels rising on college campuses, Millikin University students are getting a sweet reason to take a break. Read moreMillikin University students recharge ahead of finals week with cookie party tradition

Parkland College, Unit 4 team up for new Early Transfer Academy program

Updated Dec 9, 2025

Parkland College and Champaign Unit 4 are teaming up to create a new Early Transfer Academy (ETA) program. Read moreParkland College, Unit 4 team up for new Early Transfer Academy program

U of I finishes in top 5 of Abbott, Big Ten blood drive competition

Updated Dec 8, 2025

The University of Illinois finished in fifth place in Abbott and the Big Ten's We Give Blood drive competition, according to Abbott Communications. Read moreU of I finishes in top 5 of Abbott, Big Ten blood drive competition

Ongoing heating issues force Bement schools to hold remote learning day

Updated Dec 8, 2025

Bement CUSD 5 announced that its schools will have a remote learning day on Tuesday due to ongoing heating issues in the main portion of the building. Read moreOngoing heating issues force Bement schools to hold remote learning day

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FDA awards $1 million grant to U of I researchers to study resistant bacteria in meat, seafood

Updated Dec 1, 2025

A research team from the University of Illinois has received a $1 million grant from the FDA to participate in a retail surveillance program that monitors foodborne il… Read moreFDA awards $1 million grant to U of I researchers to study resistant bacteria in meat, seafood

Lincoln Magnet students to speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Local students will have a chance to reach for the stars and speak to astronauts on the International Space Station. Read moreLincoln Magnet students to speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station

WAND November Educator of the Month Winner

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Matt Edwards is a first grade teacher at Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School in Mattoon. Read moreWAND November Educator of the Month Winner

Chatham PD and Ball-Chatham School District partner for new program

Updated Nov 25, 2025

The Ball-Chatham School District has partnered with the Chatham Police Department to launch a Handle with Care program. Read moreChatham PD and Ball-Chatham School District partner for new program

Golden Apple Foundation seeking applicants to combat nationwide teacher shortage

Updated Nov 19, 2025

An organization fighting the country's teacher shortage is now taking applications. Read moreGolden Apple Foundation seeking applicants to combat nationwide teacher shortage

Claims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

Updated Nov 18, 2025

The video in question records a junior at Rochester High School speaking during a public comment period at a Nov. 12 school board meeting. In it, the student claims ot… Read moreClaims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

IL public universities see enrollment surge of nearly 190,000 students in fall 2025

Updated Nov 17, 2025

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced Monday that the Prairie State has achieved its highest enrollment at public universities in a decade. Read moreIL public universities see enrollment surge of nearly 190,000 students in fall 2025

DPS changes graduation requirements, increases necessary requirements

Updated Nov 13, 2025

The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education updated the change in graduation requirements, increasing the necessary credits. Read moreDPS changes graduation requirements, increases necessary requirements

21 Illinois community colleges eligible for $1 million prize

Updated Nov 13, 2025

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announced that 21 Illinois community colleges, including several in central Illinois, have been named among the nations top… Read more21 Illinois community colleges eligible for $1 million prize

Board approves University of Illinois System appropriations request for fiscal year 2027

Updated Nov 13, 2025

Under the request, the current state appropriations of $729.9 million would increase by $79.4 million. Read moreBoard approves University of Illinois System appropriations request for fiscal year 2027

Champaign Unit 4 begins first round of public forums in superintendent search

Updated Nov 12, 2025

Champaign Unit 4 School District began its first round of forums in its ongoing superintendent search. Read moreChampaign Unit 4 begins first round of public forums in superintendent search

Rochester school district names superintendent following search

Updated Nov 13, 2025

Rochester Community Unit School District #3A has named Molly Edmonds as its new superintendent, the district announced Wednesday. Read moreRochester school district names superintendent following search

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