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The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Education
6 months ago
Trump DOJ investigating ‘gender ideology’ in 3 dozen Illinois school districts

Feds cite Title IX, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings as basis for inquiry.

Red 3D word 'BUDGET' with a magnifying glass, implying budget review or analysis
Local
6 months ago
Health costs mean uncertain fiscal future

A new UI report examines what is ahead for state spending.

Weather
Local
6 months ago
A UIS professor researching water, heat, and the impacts on cities

Their research shows that shaded areas in urban environments can be up to 36 degrees cooler.

Blue exhibiti​on case with a carved log and a red-headed woodpecker perched on it, an open book, and handwritten text on a blue backdrop; students in red shirts nearby.
Local
6 months ago
Advocating for wetlands through art

A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
6 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

accident
IL State News
6 months ago
12 hurt in rollover school bus crash in Greene County

ISP said a North Greene school bus was going north on U.S. 67 when another vehicle going southbound crossed the center line on a curve. 

Matt Maton, center, the District 186/Horace Mann Educator of the Year.
Education
6 months ago
DIstrict 186’s Matt Maton, was awarded the Horace Mann Educator of the Year

“I think I’m a very different teacher after 31 years than I was at the outset, and a lot of that has to do with continuing to read and continuing to educate myself. And I think the skill of synthesizing is something that comes with age and with knowledge. “

Illinois State University building service worker and staff union president Chuck Carver speaks at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Education
6 months ago
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations

Workers seek higher pay, allege university hired replacements.

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.
Local
6 months ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

“Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it.”

Wooden letter tiles spell the word 'TRUANCY' on a dark textured background.
Local
6 months ago
Local schools combat truancy

Sangamon County truancy court returns.

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