Education

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

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

Parents spoke out at a Sangamon Valley School Board meeting on Wednesday, asking for an investigation into the death of 12-year-old Kaitlynn Eller. Read moreParents urge Sangamon Valley School Board to investigate student’s death

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