Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming state budget to help fund those programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
5 months ago
After-school programs continue push for state aid

$50M appropriated for current year was never released, advocates argue

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
5 months ago
Ball-Chatham schools keep e-learning in place through Thursday as community mourns

Chatham schools offer support in wake of tragic crash at YNOT that killed four students.

Education
5 months ago
Push to keep trans athletes with gender assigned at birth

Former college swimmer from Springfield joins lawmakers

Illinois State University
Education
5 months ago
Multiple university leaders in Illinois sign statement against federal government overreach

The AACU statement “opposes undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”

Library book with library in the background
Education
5 months ago
Illinois public school libraries get $1.3M boost for books, technology, and student resources

Springfield District 186 set to receive more than $5,000 in grant money.

U of I
Education
6 months ago
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the top three public institutions for international students.

MMR Vacine
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
IDPH launches measles simulator with local school vaccination data

Sandburg Elementary has lowest vaccination rate among District 186 schools, according to IDPH data. See vaccination rates of schools throughout the state.

Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D- Glen Ellyn, speaks to a House colleague shortly after making a speech on April 11, 2025, in favor of her bill creating new homeschool oversight in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
6 months ago
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive

The bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats.

UIS
Education
6 months ago
UIS students affected by visa terminations

Some international students and recent graduates at the University of Illinois Springfield have had their visa status terminated, according to a message from Chancellor Janet L. Gooch.

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