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Eye On Illinois: Lawmakers take another approach to IHSA’s rules on transferring athletes
Eye On Illinois: Lawmakers take another approach to IHSA’s rules on transferring athletes
Aside from life lessons in persistence, I tend to be more interested in situations where lawmakers pursue the same ends with new means.
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Morton High School Marching Band kicks off 2026 season with Grand Champion win at Washington
Morton High School Marching Band kicks off 2026 season with Grand Champion win at Washington
The Morton High School Marching Band premiered their 2026 show, “What Gives You Wings,” at the Marching Panther Invitational held on September 12, 2026, at Babcook Field in Washington, IL.
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PBL’s budget shows nearly $1M deficit
PBL’s budget shows nearly $1M deficit | Ford County Chronicle
PAXTON — Following a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Paxton Buckley-Loda school board voted unanimously to approve the school district’s budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, showing a projected...
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Decatur Public School Board approves district's 2026-27 budget - Wand TV
Decatur Public School Board approves district’s 2026-27 budget
The Decatur Public School Board voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve the 2026-27 fiscal year budget for the district.
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Chamber Leadership Institute ‘Stuffs the Closet’ for OTHS Students
Chamber Leadership Institute ‘Stuffs the Closet’ for OTHS Students - O'Fallon Weekly
O’FALLON - There’s a space within O'Fallon Township High School, referred to as the “closet,” where students in need of basic necessities can pop in and grab what they need. When the school...
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D90 approves FY27 budget with $9.3 million projected deficit
D90 approves FY27 budget with $9.3 million projected deficit - O'Fallon Weekly
O’FALLON - Prior to the start of the School District 90 (D90) Board of Education meeting on September 16, a public hearing was held regarding the FY27 budget, and the board unanimously approved...
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OTHS reports 184% increase in vapes recovered from students
OTHS reports 184% increase in vapes recovered from students - O'Fallon Weekly
O’FALLON - During their September 17 meeting, the O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) Board of Education learned about the dangers of vaping from Scott Becker, Director of Security, as well as...
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To fill staffing gaps, an Illinois nonprofit turns to parents already in the building
To fill staffing gaps, an Illinois nonprofit turns to parents already in the building
For years, Maria Johnson slipped into Chicago Public Schools classrooms as a volunteer parent, an extra set of hands to help students sound out their reading. She can’t recall exactly when she started:...
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Rockford Montessori students create giant human peace sign
Rockford Montessori students create giant human peace sign
Rockford Montessori students create giant human peace signFor m...
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Putnam County High School Journalism Group Gets State Grant
Putnam County High School Journalism Group Gets State Grant
Journalism is alive and well at Putnam County High School.
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Parents demand reliable school transportation as ZUM addresses bus delays
Parents demand reliable school transportation as ZUM addresses bus delays
Zum Transportation held a community meeting after parents reported frequent bus delays during the company’s first year providing student transportation for the district.
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District 161 appoints Joseph Sierra as buildings and grounds director
District 161 appoints Joseph Sierra as buildings and grounds director - HF Chronicle
Flossmoor SD 161 appointed Joseph Sierra as its new director of buildings and grounds, after the resignation of Scott Stachacz.
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District 161 approves 2026-27 school improvement plans
District 161 approves 2026-27 school improvement plans - HF Chronicle
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved school improvement plans for all five district schools on Sept. 14.
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Evanston-Skokie School District 65 closing 2 more schools amid budget issues
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 closing 2 more schools amid budget issues
Last fall, parents and students rallied to keep schools open after the district raised the flag about the financial problems. They ended up closing two schools. Another year and more closures loom.
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Fired Palatine High staffer says she was dismissed for sharing video of student abuse
Fired Palatine High staffer says she was dismissed for sharing video of student abuse
The former employee attributes her firing to sharing video of a staff member grabbing a Black student from behind and shoving him repeatedly into the metal roll-down door of a concession stand.
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Final Dist. 64 Budget Benefits From ‘Unexpected’ Property Tax Revenue
Final Dist. 64 Budget Benefits From ‘Unexpected’ Property Tax Revenue - Journal & Topics Media Group
Park Ridge-Niles Elementary School Dist. 64’s final adopted budget for the 2026-2027 school year had more expenses, but higher than projected property tax revenue more than made up for it.
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Mahomet-Seymour school district teachers could strike next week
Mahomet-Seymour school district teachers could strike next week - IPM Newsroom
Several union members urged the school board on Monday night to prioritize the well-being of their staff.
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Dist. 64 Sees Unexpected Increase In Kindergarten Enrollment
Dist. 64 Sees Unexpected Increase In Kindergarten Enrollment - Journal & Topics Media Group
Park Ridge-Niles Elementary School Dist. 64 overall enrollment dropped compared to the start of the last school year -- but kindergarten enrollment went up in all but one elementary school, which may...
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900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs
900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs
CARBONDALE — More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will get a taste of Saluki life on SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They’ll get to meet
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Cahokia High School students walk out over possible teacher strike
Cahokia High School students walk out over possible teacher strike
Dozens of students walked out of Cahokia High School during their lunch hour on Tuesday. They walked off campus around 11:45 a.m. and went down the road carrying signs that said everything from “Te…
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Alton High School Welcomes New Internship Coordinator to Support Students and Community Partners
Alton High School Welcomes New Internship Coordinator to Support Students and Community Partners
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 has added an exciting new position to help high school students navigate the workforce.During the Board
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Lyons Township High Goes Out To Bid For Willow Springs Land
Lyons Township High Goes Out To Bid For Willow Springs Land
The school told bidders about historic opposition to industrial uses, but left the door open.
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McLean County superintendents say school sales tax has made a big impact
McLean County superintendents say school sales tax has made a big impact
The County School Facilities Tax [CSFT] was passed by McLean County voters in April 2025, adding a 1% tax on goods like retail products, fuel and online purchases when it went into effect that July.
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Salem Community High School Board passes $14.4-million budget
Salem Community High School Board passes $14.4-million budget
The Salem Community High School Board has passed a $14.4-million budget for the current fiscal year that began...
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District 200 To Review 1:1 Technology Program For Elementary Students, Discuss Next Steps
District 200 To Review 1:1 Technology Program For Elementary Students, Discuss Next Steps
The Committee on the Whole meeting, which is open to the public, will be held Sept. 23.
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Dixon High School gets $400K donation for digital scoreboard, part of track and field upgrade project
Dixon High School gets $400K donation for digital scoreboard, part of track and field upgrade project
Dixon High School's football stadium is getting an upgrade this fall after an over $400,000 donation was made to its fundraising campaign, which is part of the district's $3.7 million project to update...
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