The round-leaved sundew plant in Illinois is listed as "threatened."
Agriculture
3 months ago
Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species

Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.

"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
3 months ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Education
3 months ago
UPDATED: Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract

Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Education
3 months ago
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois scrambling to save after-school programs

“We now, as an organization, have lost funding for 16 of our 21 after-school program sites. We have five more schools that are funded through June of 2026.”

District 186 headquarters sign
Education
3 months ago
UPDATE: Tentative deal between teachers union, Dist. 186

Ratification meeting next week. School Board must also approve the deal.

Agriculture
3 months ago
Illinois ends landmark ‘Eat.Move.Save.’ program, impacting over 1 million residents and 200 jobs

The decision comes as federal funding for SNAP-Education was cut, despite data showing the program’s proven impact.

Chatham school bus
Local
3 months ago
Ball-Chatham Schools add tech and safety enhancement to buses to keep students safe

“The safety of our students is always our top priority,” said Superintendent Dr. Becca Lamon.

Memorial Health Mental Health Wellness Kit
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Memorial Health partners with area libraries to distribute mental health wellness kits

The kits include books about emotions and mental health, worksheets on breathing and grounding techniques, coloring pages, local support and mental health resources.

Education
3 months ago
UPDATED: A SEA of red at 186 board meeting

Union members say school district is top-heavy with administrators. Superintendent says she just made cuts.

Local
4 months ago
Your 2025 fair queen is the hostess at the state fair

Johnna Fulcher, 20, is an ISU student majoring in marketing and minoring in agriculture.

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