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Education
6 days ago
Legislation advances that would allow community colleges to award four-year degrees

The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education.

Nicholas Jones, left, executive vice president of the University of Illinois System, testifies before a House Committee opposing a bill to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. Also testifying in favor of the bill are Southern Illinois University System President Daniel Mahoney, center, and Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
1 week ago
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition

Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.

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Education
1 week ago
High Schoolers help elementary students ‘RYse’ with YMCA

Elementary students learned the “High School Life” from SHG Seniors.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters during Agriculture Day at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
1 week ago
Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s cell phone ban, social media regulations

Bill expanding 4-year degrees at community colleges progresses after facing opposition last year.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
1 week ago
Local libraries struggle to afford digital content, push for new legislation

“There was a John Grisham book that came out a few years ago that I could, as a private citizen, go on Amazon and buy the electronic copy for $9.99,” Meyer said. “It cost the library $89.99, and we could only check it out 26 times.”

School bus
Local
1 week ago
Teamsters who drive for First Student Inc vote to authorize a strike

Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement with First Student Inc. isn’t reached by the end of March.

An aerial view of the March, 2024 fatal school bus crash near Rushville. Photo by Illinois State Police, annotated by National Transportation Safety Board.
Local
1 week ago
NTSB: Use of prescription meds by school bus driver ‘likely’ contributed to 2024 fatal crash near Rushville

Report: Prescription pain meds and fatugue ‘likely’ led to the crash.

Local
1 week ago
Rally for summer pay

A bill would allow school support staff to apply for unemployment.

Board member Sarah Blissett listens as board member Micah Miller makes a point at a school board meeting Feb. 18, 2026.
Local
1 week ago
D-186 board member is frustrated with finance info

Miller: “It’s just bond, bond, bond.”

Grief in children
Local
2 weeks ago
Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month

The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.