School buses are too expensive, board tells Oak Park and River Forest High students who rely on public transportation to get to class.

In less than a month, Champaign voters will decide whether to approve a $192 million building program for city schools.

Two military pieces of equipment will be coming to Coal City School District. Coal City School Superintendent Chris Spencer spoke with WCSJ.

"We're not trying to force control. We're just trying to maintain safety."

(The Center Square) – Illinois school districts are asking taxpayers for additional funding as some superintendents receive compensation approaching $600,000, prompting questions about whether districts...

John Maxwell Glasgow, 32, was born on November 14, 1994 and passed away suddenly in an accident on October 7, 2026. Though he moved around quite a bit, he

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ILLINOIS (KBSI) - An Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity official visited Vienna High School in Southern Illinois to tour student

Gray spoke to area business and community leaders at Friday afternoon’s Quincy Service Club meeting.

The meeting is set for Oct. 13.

John Glasgow, a 32-year-old program director at the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, died in a train-pedestrian collision at the Galesburg Amtrak Depot.

Flossmoor SD161 students will lose two holidays and remain in class through June 8 to make up for a late school year start caused by storm recovery.

‘The Point’ airs on WGN and streams on WGN+ each weeknight at 6:45 p.m. CT.

Jefferson Elementary teacher Kristin Ports, a Sterling native, was selected for the Educator of the Year Award. Fritts’ annual award recognizes one educator for their hard work and dedication within...

Urbana district staff were informed of the news via email Friday and asked to keep Mr. Nance’s wife — Jeniece, Urbana’s district family liaison — in their thoughts and prayers.

The man killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Galesburg depot was John M. Glasgow, 32, of Little York, the Knox County coroner said.

32-year-old John Glasgow of Little York was an advocate for rural education through his work with Illinois Association of Rural and Small Schools.

It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that our colleague and friend, John Glasgow, passed away yesterday, Wednesday 10/07/26 as

Chillifest attendees were able to enjoy boba lemonade and similar drinks at the Christian County CEO class’s vendor stand. The class organized the endeavor as part of their “class business.” This...

To help fill the hole, the Education Association of Round Lake, the district’s teachers’ union, overwhelmingly voted to cut salary increases.

October 9, 2026 - DPS 61 Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody and Decatur Education Association President Sam ...

PRINCEVILLE (25News Now) - A small Central Illinois school is getting another chance to win $1 million for its...

The Wilmington City Council on Oct. 6 approved an intergovernmental agreement with Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U for police and public safety services.

School Spotlight takes Lauren Victory to West Aurora High School!

FFA students provide farmers a free lunch during fall harvest in Illinois.

Illinois Principals Association to host "Unlocking Potential" conference in October The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) will host its 55th Education

United Way of West Central Illinois has launched their first ever student-led food drive. Now through November 5th, participating schools will be

First Student, the largest transportation company in North America,...

The teachers' union says it's still acting in good faith with admin, urging them to "collaborate with us immediately" to avoid a strike.

Lake Land College hosted its annual Career Day, welcoming more than 1,200 high school students to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a day of career exploration.

(The Center Square) – Residents in the Boulder Hill area are questioning the proposed location, security plans and public process surrounding an overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness...

Brenda Major of Homework Hangout Club, Inc. has been named the October 2026 WAND Educator of the Month.

The district’s largest share of revenue comes from property taxes. The budget approved by the Sycamore school board shows that district officials expect to collect $47.63 million from taxpayers during...

Williams had already decided not to run for reelection and opted to resign when another board member moved into the same region as him.

Students across Chicago and the state walked out of class, demonstrated, and advocated for the end of sexual violence Thursday.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and on Wednesday night, Champaign’s Kenwood Elementary School played host to a mariachi band to celebrate. C-U Mariachi Libe…

District leadership said standardizing the process and the fees would mean more equity for families across CPS.

Chalkbeat Chicago partnered with a local artist to create a zine meant to inform and inspire the city’s teens. Students can also submit their priority suggestions to the new school board.

Illinois passed a school cellphone ban this year. Some parents and administrators are also rethinking how much students laptops.

Students marched through nearby streets, chanting “No means no” and holding signs about consent and sexual violence.

Students and staff at Paris High School were evacuated Thursday morning following a bomb threat.

Amber Edwards has spent the last 10 years of her 18-year teaching career in the Prairie Central School District, where she combines an acumen for data-driven teaching with her ability