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IL Senate unanimously passes bill improving school emergency response plans
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IL Senate unanimously passes bill improving school emergency response plans

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Apr 10, 2025

State senators unanimously approved a bill Wednesday to help first responders get inside schools faster during emergencies.

After her daughter was sexually assaulted, a Springfield teacher joins lawmakers to protect students
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After her daughter was sexually assaulted, a Springfield teacher joins lawmakers to protect students

  • Cameron Maine
  • Updated Mar 26, 2025

A bill filed by two local Republican lawmakers could force Illinois school boards to expel students that sexually assault other students.

Local law enforcement breaks down process for investigating school threats
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Local law enforcement breaks down process for investigating school threats

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Sep 12, 2024

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Several districts across the area have received threats to their schools in the last week, with many implementing new s…

Illinois law calls for new student discipline procedures, school bus safety guidelines
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Illinois law calls for new student discipline procedures, school bus safety guidelines

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Aug 12, 2024

A new state law could help make schools safer through updated student discipline procedures.

Active shooter drill at Nokomis school
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Active shooter drill at Nokomis school

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Sep 2, 2022

NOKOMIS, Ill. (WAND) - Several law enforcement agencies met in Nokomis today to do a training exercise. 

New statewide program aims to help school safety
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New statewide program aims to help school safety

  • Oct 21, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A new statewide initiative called Safe2Help plans to give students in grades K through 12 the proper resources to get help.

Bill to provide mental health grants for schools heads to governor
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Bill to provide mental health grants for schools heads to governor

  • May 31, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Schools will have the option to apply for money to address mental health issues if Gov. Bruce Rauner signs a bill. 

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