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Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
3 months ago
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass

Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.

Mike Zimmers, who passed away in 2022.
Local
3 months ago
Springfield alternative education program to be renamed after Zimmers

It was announced that when the Douglas Alternative Program moves to Lawrence, it will be renamed the “J. Michael Zimmers Academy.”

This massive video board is being installed at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
IL State News
3 months ago
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming

“The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois,” Reick said.

Members of the Springfield NAACP and "The Outlet" speak to the District 186 School Board Monday night.
Local
3 months ago
‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP

It’s being described as a way to get expelled students back on a path to graduation.

Sen Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, debates Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, on the Senate floor before the chamber approved the fiscal year 2027 budget. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 months ago
Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged

Budget fully funds 10th year of EBF; restores property tax relief grants.

Illinois State Museum
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
3 months ago
Route 66 exhibit opens at Illinois State Museum

Museum officials said the collection includes a variety of Route 66 memorabilia, such as vintage souvenirs, neon signs, fiberglass advertising figures and Burma-Shave signs.

Chicago, IL, April 11, 2026, Barack Obama Presidential Center Tower with a blue sky background, Presidential Library, former President of the United States with words and letters on the exterior
IL State News
3 months ago
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum.

New Owen Marsh Elementary school ribbon-cutting.
Local
3 months ago
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School

Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran is flanked by fellow Republicans Sen. Dave Syverson and Sen. Jil Tracy as he calls on the governor to opt into a federal school choice program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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3 months ago
‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.

Woman with braided hair speaking into a microphone, wearing a blue top, in a neutral setting.
Local
3 months ago
Three students will lead D-186 school kids

One from each high school will succed a single student trustee.

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