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Black history children's books
Local
1 month ago
Families celebrate 5th annual Black Children’s Book Week in Springfield

The best part — children and adults got to leave with free books.

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
1 month ago
More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.
Local
1 month ago
Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

Nicole Moody, Dist. 186 Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and School Culture.
Local
2 months ago
Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent

Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.

Rochester Rockets signs
Local
2 months ago
‘We were very disappointed’: Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Co-President of the Rochester Education Association Matt Carlson said that these cuts will not only affect the staff, but also the students.

Pontiac High School students Andrew Diaz and Allison Hovaniec helped draft the bill that would mandate vape disposal programs. Completed as part of a class assignment, the duo said the experience was “life changing.” (Photo provided by teacher Paul Ritter.)
IL State News
2 months ago
Bill drafted by Illinois high schoolers would mandate vape disposal programs

The measure would require producers to establish and finance the programs within 2 years.

Rochester Rockets
Local
2 months ago
Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school

22 positions and one elementary school are being cut.

District 186 headquarters sign
Local
2 months ago
District 186: Summer SCOPE program came close to a shutdown

The District 186 after school program known as SCOPE almost had to stop running its summertime program, with a new attendance fee, they can remain in operation.

UIS
Local
2 months ago
Star parties return to UIS for spring season

Star parties are hosted by UIS Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics John Martin at the UIS Campus Observatory.

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