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Immigrant rights advocates demonstrate outside the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield in May, 2025, urging passage of legislation to guarantee all children the right to a free public education regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
10 months ago
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

A signed copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum through Feb. 3 before being displayed again at Juneteenth.
History
10 months ago
Emancipation Proclamation back on display at ALPLM, for a limited time

It will be available through early February as part of the “Lincoln:  A Life and Legacy That Defined a Nation” exhibit.

IL State News
10 months ago
IDPH releases its first ever alcohol use report

Data has been collected by the Department of Public Health on the percentages of alcohol consumption in Illinois.

Bill Harmon
Education
10 months ago
LLCC agriculture professor honored

Bill Harmon was honored by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
10 months ago
Boys and Girls Clubs get a boost after losing millions in funding

District 186 has provided funding for three after school program sites to reopen at Blackhawk, DuBois and Ridgely Elementary Schools on Jan. 12.

Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautions school officials Wednesday not to expect major funding increases in the upcoming budget year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
10 months ago
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

State board preparing budget request amid growing demands, flat revenue forecast.

Education
10 months ago
Report cards may look different as District 186 shifts from traditional grading scale

Every elementary school in District 186 follows standards-based grading. The district said the system aims to give a better depiction of how students are performing academically.

Education
10 months ago
Superintendent search continues

Board VP says final choice should be named in late January.

Local
11 months ago
State grant money will help chamber put bigger focus on young adult jobs, retention

An initiative will involve high school and college-age students, in an effort to stay in Springfield.

Temple B'rith Sholom
Holiday Guide
11 months ago
Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

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