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Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault
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Former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher, Hall of Famer charged with sexual assault

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 19, 2026

A former teacher with the Paxton-Buckley-Loda School District faces felony sexual assault charges. 

'We were very disappointed': Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs
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'We were very disappointed': Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Feb 19, 2026

The Rochester CUSD 3A Board of Education approved a plan for major cuts Wednesday night, which will result in closing the elementary school. 

Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school
Education
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Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

Rochester schools approved a plan for major cuts in the district on Wednesday night.

Urbana 116 refines policy to decrease suspensions and expulsions
Education
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Urbana 116 refines policy to decrease suspensions and expulsions

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Jan 21, 2026

Urbana 116 Board of Education approved a plan to improve its disciplinary procedures to decrease the number of expulsions and suspensions.

Springfield schools superintendent announces retirement after 12 years
Education

Springfield schools superintendent announces retirement after 12 years

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 18, 2025

Jennifer Gill announced Monday that she is retiring after 12 years as the District 186 superintendent. 

DPS 61 2030 Roadmap updates met with criticism
Education
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DPS 61 2030 Roadmap updates met with criticism

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Mar 19, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Community members expressed their concerns about key aspects of the proposed DPS 2030 Roadmap. On Tuesday night, the De…

News
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IL education leaders seek public input on FY 2023 budget

  • Updated Apr 2, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Board of Education is asking the public to give their feedback on fiscal year 2023 state funding. 

Decatur Public Schools Board of Education to meet January 26
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Decatur Public Schools Board of Education to meet January 26

  • Katelyn Eddington
  • Jan 24, 2021

Decatur, ILL. (WAND)- Decatur Public School District 61's Board of Education will meet on January 26, 2021 at 4 p.m. 

RCC awarded $250K grant for career pathway program
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RCC awarded $250K grant for career pathway program

  • Jun 30, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - In a partnership with Decatur Public Schools, Richland Community College is receiving a $240,000 grant for a career pat…

IDPH: Face shields in classrooms should be limited
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IDPH: Face shields in classrooms should be limited

  • Jun 30, 2020

ILLINOIS (WAND) - State health and education officials have decided face shields should be avoided in most classroom situations. 

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