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ISU sued for hiring replacement workers amidst strike

Updated Apr 22, 2026

Giannoulias, Frerichs call on ISU to settle with striking workers

Apr 20, 2026

Strike suspended at UIS as vote to be held on tentative agreement

Updated Apr 20, 2026

Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield will return to work after suspending a strike after 11 days. Read moreStrike suspended at UIS as vote to be held on tentative agreement

Paxton Community Nursery School to close after 2025-26 school year

Updated Apr 18, 2026

The Paxton Community Nursery School will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Read morePaxton Community Nursery School to close after 2025-26 school year

Logan County teacher in top 5 for national 'America's Favorite Teacher' contest

Updated Apr 17, 2026

A Logan County teacher is in the running for the national "America's Favorite Teacher" contest. Read moreLogan County teacher in top 5 for national 'America's Favorite Teacher' contest

Technology Entrepreneur Center at U of I to be renamed following $20M gift

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Students preparing for end-of-year exams with school year winding down

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Millikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Millikin University has formally inaugurated Dr. Dean Pribbenow as its president. Read moreMillikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president

Springfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Every year, the Springfield Urban League takes a group of high schoolers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a different part of the United Stat… Read moreSpringfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour

Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

Updated Apr 6, 2026

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill, significant changes were made to federal student loans and aid. One of the biggest areas of change was Parent PLUS loans. Read moreLocal schools preparing students for new student loan changes

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UIS faculty goes on strike after 11 months of unsuccessful negotiations

Updated Apr 3, 2026

University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty (UISUF) members officially went on strike Friday morning as Chancellor Janet Gooch and UIS administration failed to r… Read moreUIS faculty goes on strike after 11 months of unsuccessful negotiations

New literary scholarship supports Decatur student writers

Updated Mar 30, 2026

A new scholarship is now available for high school seniors in Decatur who have a passion for writing. Lindsey’s Literary Scholarship was created by author and poet Ana… Read moreNew literary scholarship supports Decatur student writers

District 186 raises price of SCOPE before and after-school program

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Project SCOPE is a before and after-school program that serves Springfield District 186 students from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Read moreDistrict 186 raises price of SCOPE before and after-school program

Teamsters Union authorizes strike against First Student ahead of contract deadline

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Teamsters school bus workers at First Student, Inc. across the country voted to authorize a strike Wednesday if the union fails to reach an agreement with First Studen… Read moreTeamsters Union authorizes strike against First Student ahead of contract deadline

Rantoul City Schools invites community to help shape future of district programs

Updated Mar 22, 2026

Rantoul City Schools District 137 (RCS) is inviting families and community members to take part in a community engagement session at the end of March. Read moreRantoul City Schools invites community to help shape future of district programs

UIS union members authorize strike amid stalled contract talks

Updated Mar 19, 2026

University of Illinois Springfield union members voted Thursday to authorize strikes if fair contracts are not reached. Read moreUIS union members authorize strike amid stalled contract talks

U of I Board of Trustees approves engineering technology degree at UIS Springfield

Updated Mar 19, 2026

The University of Illinois System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve an engineering technology degree at UIS Springfield. Read moreU of I Board of Trustees approves engineering technology degree at UIS Springfield

Effingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition

Updated Mar 18, 2026

The Effingham Unit #40 Board of Education has named its next superintendent. Read moreEffingham school system names next superintendent ahead of 2028 transition

Decatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements

Updated Mar 16, 2026

Millikin University is planning major upgrades across campus, and the city approved a multi-million dollar investment which will not cost taxpayers a dime. Read moreDecatur approves $53M bond deal for Millikin University improvements

Nokomis schools close after storms rip roof off gym

Updated Mar 16, 2026

The district closed school Monday after strong storms caused damaged to the high school Sunday night. Read moreNokomis schools close after storms rip roof off gym

Millikin to ask for $53 million in bonds from City of Decatur

Updated Mar 14, 2026

Millikin University plans to ask the City of Decatur for a maximum of $53 million in bonds during a city council meeting Monday night. Read moreMillikin to ask for $53 million in bonds from City of Decatur

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur highlights need for after-school support amid Extended Day ending

Updated Mar 11, 2026

For many parents, aftercare programs are not just sitters. They are safe places that provide academic help and supervision until parents get off work. And without the … Read moreBoys & Girls Club of Decatur highlights need for after-school support amid Extended Day ending

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Decatur Public Schools hosts community forums for Roadmap 2030 initiative

Updated Mar 11, 2026

Decatur Public Schools District 61 hosted open community forums on Wednesday for the second phase of its Roadmap 2030 initiative. Read moreDecatur Public Schools hosts community forums for Roadmap 2030 initiative

Decatur Public Schools ending Extended Day program due to budget cuts

Updated Mar 10, 2026

After-school programs are a lifeline for families with working parents. But the Decatur Public Schools District #61 will end its Extended Day program due to budget cuts. Read moreDecatur Public Schools ending Extended Day program due to budget cuts

Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools

Updated Mar 10, 2026

The Horace Mann Educators Foundation donated interactive panels, which use lights and sounds to help students calm down. Read moreBall-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools

District 186 weighs $10 million in budget cuts, approves school calendar

Updated Mar 10, 2026

Springfield District 186 leaders discussed the nearly $10 million deficit reduction plan Monday night to balance the budget for the next two years. Read moreDistrict 186 weighs $10 million in budget cuts, approves school calendar

Illinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program

Updated Mar 9, 2026

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission and global education company Kaplan announced that Illinois' first in the nation free text preparation program, Prepare for … Read moreIllinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program

UI System purchases Chicago building for Discovery Partners Institute headquarters

Updated Mar 5, 2026

The University of Illinois System announced that it purchased a building in downtown Chicago for the permanent headquarters of UIUC's Discovery Partners Institute. Read moreUI System purchases Chicago building for Discovery Partners Institute headquarters

St. Patrick Catholic school in Springfield announces closure, creation of scholarship program

Updated Mar 5, 2026

After over a century of being open, St. Patrick Catholic School in Springfield is getting ready to close its doors. Read moreSt. Patrick Catholic school in Springfield announces closure, creation of scholarship program

TCCI educates and trains Richland students in clean energy skills

Updated Mar 5, 2026

The program equips Richland students with the technical skills and real-world experience needed to fill Illinois’ growing clean energy and industrial workforce. Read moreTCCI educates and trains Richland students in clean energy skills

DPS welcomes District 186 administrator as new superintendent

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Decatur Public Schools has officially selected Nicole Nash Moody as its new superintendent. Read moreDPS welcomes District 186 administrator as new superintendent

IEA survey highlights concerns over ICE enforcement, school funding

Updated Feb 23, 2026

The Illinois Education Association (IEA), Illinois's largest educators' union, has released its annual report detailing the state of education in Illinois. Read moreIEA survey highlights concerns over ICE enforcement, school funding

'We were very disappointed': Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Updated Feb 19, 2026

The Rochester CUSD 3A Board of Education approved a plan for major cuts Wednesday night, which will result in closing the elementary school. Read more'We were very disappointed': Union co-president speaks on Rochester cutting 22 jobs

Parkland College awarded $3.5 million for dental clinic

Updated Feb 18, 2026

The Parkland College dental hygienist program will receive $3.5 million in federal funding, allowing for a physical expansion of the school's dental clinic. Read moreParkland College awarded $3.5 million for dental clinic

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