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New after-school program introduced for middle school students in Champaign

Updated Sep 24, 2025

DPS reviews success of international student program

Updated Sep 23, 2025

University of Illinois announces plans for new 400-bed residence hall

Updated Sep 19, 2025

The Bromley Companies and the University of Illinois have announced plans for a new 400-bed residence hall. Read moreUniversity of Illinois announces plans for new 400-bed residence hall

U of I takes step forward for science with opening of new bio foundry

Updated Sep 18, 2025

The University of Illinois took a step forward for science Thursday after opening its new bio foundry. Read moreU of I takes step forward for science with opening of new bio foundry

District 186 seeks community feedback amid superintendent search

Updated Sep 18, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is seeking community feedback amid searching for the district's next superintendent. Read moreDistrict 186 seeks community feedback amid superintendent search

Plan, prepare, prevent: Millikin's Nick Project teaches fire safety through hands-on experience

Updated Sep 17, 2025

14-year-old in custody after threat made to Taylorville High School

Updated Sep 17, 2025

REO Speedwagon returning to Illinois for homecoming festivities

Updated Sep 26, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Members of the band REO Speedwagon will return to The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on September 26 to serve as grand marshals in th… Read moreREO Speedwagon returning to Illinois for homecoming festivities

District 186 faces ongoing budget issues; further cuts likely on the way

Updated Sep 16, 2025

Springfield School District 186 board members voted on a budget Monday night, but the district is still facing a multi-million-dollar deficit and searching for solutio… Read moreDistrict 186 faces ongoing budget issues; further cuts likely on the way

Springfield District 186 passes budget, faces challenges with $18 million deficit

Updated Sep 16, 2025

The board will use its fund balance to make up the shortage. District 186 hasn't seen a budget surplus since 2022. Read moreSpringfield District 186 passes budget, faces challenges with $18 million deficit

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Danville Library summer reading program kicks off

Unit 4 BOE votes to oust Superintendent Boozer one year early from contract

MacArthur High School holds redo graduation ceremony

EIU's international enrollment down 50% amid federal immigration hurdles

Updated Sep 15, 2025

International enrollment at Eastern Illinois University has dropped over 50%, and many students are concerned about the impact this will have on their college experience. Read moreEIU's international enrollment down 50% amid federal immigration hurdles

MacArthur HS requires adult supervision for middle schoolers at football game

Updated Sep 12, 2025

Decatur's MacArthur High School is reminding the community that a parent must accompany middle school students to its football game Friday night. Read moreMacArthur HS requires adult supervision for middle schoolers at football game

Rochester CUSD launches AI program for students and teachers

Updated Sep 10, 2025

Rochester CUSD has introduced its own form of AI, designed specifically for educators. Read moreRochester CUSD launches AI program for students and teachers

U of I system sets several enrollment records

Updated Sep 10, 2025

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — The University of Illinois system set a fall enrollment record, with over 101,000 students on its campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. Read moreU of I system sets several enrollment records

Decatur Public Schools calls on community to 'Adopt A School'

Updated Sep 9, 2025

Decatur Public Schools is inviting local churches, businesses, and organizations to partner with schools through its Adopt A School program, which is designed to build… Read moreDecatur Public Schools calls on community to 'Adopt A School'

Unit 4 School Board to vote on contract tonight

Updated Sep 8, 2025

Thousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands

Updated Sep 6, 2025

A scramble is underway in Ohio over a staple of the back-to-school season: rides on the big yellow school bus. Public school districts canceled bus transportation for … Read moreThousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands

The gender gap in math widened in the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground

Updated Sep 5, 2025

Efforts to close the gender gap in STEM education are gaining momentum after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationwide, the gap between girls and boys in math … Read moreThe gender gap in math widened in the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground

Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

Updated Aug 31, 2025

Signs of a decline in international students have unsettled colleges around the U.S., but some schools are especially vulnerable. Colleges with large numbers of foreig… Read moreColleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

Former University of Illinois chancellor dies

Updated Aug 28, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Former University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Michael Aiken died on Monday. Read moreFormer University of Illinois chancellor dies

President of Lincoln Land Community College to retire

Updated Aug 22, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, Ph. D., is retiring after two decades of leadership. Read morePresident of Lincoln Land Community College to retire

EIU gets $25K grant from Earthrise Energy's RISE Grant Program

Updated Aug 20, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Eastern Illinois University's Lumpkin College of Business and Technology has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship grant by the Earthrise Energy… Read moreEIU gets $25K grant from Earthrise Energy's RISE Grant Program

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Eastern Illinois University to end its affiliation with PBS in October

Updated Aug 20, 2025

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - Eastern Illinois University will end its affiliation with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) effective October 1, 2025. Read moreEastern Illinois University to end its affiliation with PBS in October

Lake Land College Board of Trustees appoints new Vice President for Student Services

Updated Aug 19, 2025

MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Lake Land College's Board of Trustees has appointed a new Vice President for Student Services. Read moreLake Land College Board of Trustees appoints new Vice President for Student Services

Springfield schools superintendent announces retirement after 12 years

Updated Aug 18, 2025

Jennifer Gill announced Monday that she is retiring after 12 years as the District 186 superintendent. Read moreSpringfield schools superintendent announces retirement after 12 years

Stuff the Bus event happening in Decatur

Updated Aug 15, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Salvation Army of Decatur & Macon County and Walmart are hosting a Stuff the Bus Campaign on August 15 from 1-8 pm to collect school sup… Read moreStuff the Bus event happening in Decatur

Special traditions, new goals highlight start to school across central Illinois

Updated Aug 13, 2025

Wednesday marked the first day of school in Decatur and Champaign, and Centennial High School has a special tradition to welcome its students back to the classroom. Read moreSpecial traditions, new goals highlight start to school across central Illinois

Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract

Aug 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Public Schools and the Springfield Education Association have made a two-year contract. Read moreWithin a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract

Parkland College welcomes new mobile education unit

Updated Aug 12, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Parkland College has a new mobile education unit, the Cobra Pathfinder, that will be coming to campus and District 505 beginning in fall 2025. Read moreParkland College welcomes new mobile education unit

Red Cross shares safety checklist as students head back to school

Updated Aug 11, 2025

(WAND) - The American Red Cross is sharing a back to school safety checklist for parents. Read moreRed Cross shares safety checklist as students head back to school

Windsor, Martinsville School Districts going phone-free for the 2025-2026 school year

Updated Aug 11, 2025

(WAND) - Windsor and Martinsville School Districts are implementing phone-free policies for this school year. Read moreWindsor, Martinsville School Districts going phone-free for the 2025-2026 school year

8 Central Illinois school districts to receive over $3 million in funding

Updated Aug 7, 2025

(WAND) — Eight school districts across Central Illinois will receive over $3 million in funding on top of the base funding that the state provides. Read more8 Central Illinois school districts to receive over $3 million in funding

Ball-Chatham Schools add tech and safety enhancement to buses to keep students safe

Updated Aug 5, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District #5 has taken new steps to protect students during their daily bus rides by installing stop arm extensions on its fleet of s… Read moreBall-Chatham Schools add tech and safety enhancement to buses to keep students safe

Expert says excessive screen use can impact kids' mental health

Updated Aug 5, 2025

Cellphones, tablets and game systems are not unusual items kids have. However, the amount of screen time they consume could weigh on their mental health. Read moreExpert says excessive screen use can impact kids' mental health

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