District 186 Superintendent on TIF districts, next superintendent search, and parent-teacher conferences

Also, two very important anniversaries in the district.

By Will Stevenson October 7, 2025 8:53 am

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Public Schools District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill joined Will Stevenson on the WTAX Morning Newswatch the morning after the October 7 school board meeting.

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