Education

Rochester schools approved a plan for major cuts in the district on Wednesday night. Read moreRochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school

Teachers and parents spoke out during a Rochester schools community forum on Tuesday night, sharing their concerns about the district's proposed cuts. Read moreTeachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

The Champaign Unit 4 School District voted to approve Dr. Geovanny Ponce as its new superintendent Monday night.  Read moreChampaign Unit 4 approves Dr. Geovanny Ponce as new superintendent

Some voters in Sangamon County will see a referendum on their ballots in March, asking if they approve bonds totaling $110,000,000 for school improvements in the Ball-… Read moreBall-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Springfield Public School District 186 announced the death of a former superintendent on Tuesday. Read moreSpringfield District 186 announces death of former superintendent

The Springfield school board unanimously approved a contract for its new superintendent Monday night. Read moreSpringfield 186 unanimously approves contract for new superintendent

The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation services for the first time. Read moreUIS offers free tax return help for community

C-U One-to-One is a unique program, connecting students with mentors over many years of their lives. Mentees are first connected with a mentor when they are between th… Read moreC-U One-to-One mentoring program connects students with their community

A Champaign magnet school will receive a $20,000 grant to support a project centered around community connection. Read moreChampaign magnet school awarded $20,000 grant for community healing project

Big changes are ahead for the Rochester School District. District leaders are proposing $3.1 million in cuts. Now, many community members are concerned about how this … Read moreRochester School District proposes $3.1 million in budget cuts

Decatur Public Schools #61 School Board heard from a demographer from Business Information Services who painted a grim picture of the district's future. Read moreAging population, housing issues impacting DPS enrollment