Pribbenow
Education
7 months ago
Millikin University names Dean Pribbenow as 17th president

Pribbenow’s adaptability, fundraising experience, and strategic vision were key factors in his selection for the position.

Education
7 months ago
State cell phone ban

Guv’s State of the State idea

Homeschool illustration
Education
7 months ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives State of the State and budget address on Feb. 19, 2025 at Illinois State Capitol.
IL State News
8 months ago
Governor Pritzker unveils new initiatives in address, criticizes Trump’s actions while citing Nazi parallels

In addition to highlighting initiatives in economic development, education and healthcare, Pritzker took time to talk about his “foreboding dread of what is happening in the U.S.”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Education
8 months ago
Pritzker to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Eight states have policies that ban or limit schoolhouse cellphone use. Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Iowa, Kentucky and Michigan are among the 15 states where bans or other restrictions have been proposed.

Education
8 months ago
Ringeisen, ex-UIS chancellor, passes at 81

Led University of Illinois Springfield 2001-2010

Peter Goldsmith, Director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, says the lab is shutting down because of the federal funding cuts to USAID. Part of their research was on the red leaf blotch, a disease that could decimate the crop if it makes its way to the U.S. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Agriculture
8 months ago
U of I soybean lab’s pending closure due to USAID cuts hinders global disease research

Lab was part of network studying red leaf blotch, which could potentially decimate the crop.

Local
8 months ago
Glenwood High opens The Legacy spirit wear store

You can order merchandise for Glenwood and the Titans at the Legacy Store Facebook page.

Teacher with classroom
Education
8 months ago
Horace Mann opens nominations for Educator of the Year Awards in District 186

The awards include three categories: Educator of the Year, Rising Star and Administrator of the Year.

Education
8 months ago
Time to prepare for ACT

D-186 invests in prep books

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