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Terrence Jordan, who will become the next Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, speaks to the District 186 Board of Education Tuesday night.
Local
9 months ago
Praise of Jordan ahead of pending District 186 board vote as next superintendent

“I am deeply honored by this opportunity, and humbled that you have selected me to serve as leader of this district.”

Siddharth K. Upadhyay, associate professor in the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield
Education
9 months ago
Expert: Disabled individuals are just as capable at work as anyone else

A recent UIS study shows that people with special needs can meet the same job demands as those without them.

High school students
Education
9 months ago
Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association

The competition is the first of its kind in the state, and open to all Illinois high school seniors with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and making an impact.

Education
9 months ago
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection

A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.

: An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion in funding that helps to ensure access to child care. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois, highlight added)
IL State News
9 months ago
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’

Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Local
9 months ago
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers grants and scholarships

The Community Foundation is offering grants for business owners and scholarships for students.

Terrence Jordan, selected as the next Superintendent of District 186 pending board approval, speaks to reporters Friday afternoon.
Education
9 months ago
UPDATE: 186 tabs Jordan as new superintendent

Former Black Hawk principal has been an assistant superintendent.

From left, Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, along with Chicago State University President “Z” Scott, Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule, and Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindrup testify before a Senate committee in favor of a bill creating a new funding formula for the state’s public universities. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
9 months ago
U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026

Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.

High school student take part in a "boot camp" hosted by HSHS.
Education
9 months ago
HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers

A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order

The lawsuit comes days after the administration announced the funding freeze.

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