The Illinois State Board of Education is advising local school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try to take enforcement actions on school grounds.
IL State News
12 months ago
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement

State board issues guidance after Trump rescinds Biden-era policy limiting actions in ‘sensitive locations’

UIS
Education
12 months ago
Tuition increasing at University of Illinois schools

Under state law, tuition for resident undergraduates remains fixed for four years after enrollment, so the change will only affect new students starting with the 2025-26 school year.

Education
12 months ago
186 prez: Build on Koke Mill land or sell it

Extend farm lease for $12,000

judge's gavel
Local
12 months ago
Controversy continues over the Springfield City Clerk seat

Calvin Christian III filed the motion, which alleges the appointment is unlawful and Redpath’s vote for himself to assume the City Clerk’s office is improper influence.

Dept. of Justice seal on U.S. flag
National
12 months ago
Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown

In Chicago, which has some of the strongest sanctuary protections nationwide, city leaders brushed off word of potential investigations. The nation’s third-largest city has been a sanctuary city for decades, limiting cooperation between police and federal immigration agents.

Planned Parenthood sign
Local
12 months ago
Planned Parenthood expanding service in Springfield, closing other clinics

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, PPIL reports a 47% increase in overall abortion care patients and an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients.

Doris Turner
Agriculture
12 months ago
Turner named chair of Senate Ag Committee for 104th General Assembly

Sen. Turner has served on the committee since 2021.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on 708 Mental Health Board and tax levy

The proposed tax levy to fund the mental health board’s work could be as high as 0.15%, though the county board could set a lower rate.

Education
12 months ago
186’s teaching assistants say they are not paid a living wage

One says groceries are sometimes a luxury as TA’s watch paraprofessionals earn a big raise