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People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill
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People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Aug 25, 2025

An Illinois House Democrat has filed legislation to provide new protections for teachers and school staff receiving threats.

Special traditions, new goals highlight start to school across central Illinois
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Special traditions, new goals highlight start to school across central Illinois

  • La'Miya Starnes, WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 13, 2025

Wednesday marked the first day of school in Decatur and Champaign, and Centennial High School has a special tradition to welcome its students back to the classroom.

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Urbana alum returns to lead Thomas Paine Elementary

Urbana alum returns to lead Thomas Paine Elementary

  • Updated Jul 30, 2025

For Megan Kirby, stepping into the principal's office at Thomas Paine Elementary is more than a career milestone; it is a homecoming.

Matt Snyder appointed as St. Teresa High School Principal
Education
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Matt Snyder appointed as St. Teresa High School Principal

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Mar 12, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - St. Teresa High School has announced the appointment of a new Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. 

HS principal Travis Duley to be new PBL superintendent
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HS principal Travis Duley to be new PBL superintendent

  • Updated Apr 21, 2022

PAXTON, Ill. (WAND) - Paxton-Buckley-Loda is promoting from within its own ranks to fill its superintendent position. 

Unit 4 schools announce administrative appointments
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Unit 4 schools announce administrative appointments

  • Apr 11, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Unit 4 district officials in Champaign officially announced four administrative appointments. 

DPS appoints new principal for South Shores Elementary
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DPS appoints new principal for South Shores Elementary

  • Sep 29, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools announced a new principal for South Shores Elementary. 

Support sought as Arcola school principal battles cancer
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Support sought as Arcola school principal battles cancer

  • Sep 9, 2020

ARCOLA, Ill. (WAND) - Leaders of Arcola Jr./Sr. High School are seeking support as their principal battles cancer. 

New principals chosen for new Montessori academy, Baum Elementary
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New principals chosen for new Montessori academy, Baum Elementary

  • Updated Mar 17, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools leaders have chosen new principals for a new Montessori campus and Baum Elementary. 

DPS backs off from plan to hire Montessori principal using firm
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DPS backs off from plan to hire Montessori principal using firm

  • Updated Jan 30, 2020

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Decatur Public Schools officials have announced they will not conduct a national search to hire a Montessori school principal.

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