In today’s Leading News, after-school programs seek funding to stay open. Kaneland CUSD 302 plans facility improvements with $140M in bonds. Metro East school districts discuss a bill that would ban Native American mascots. Bloomington SD 87 collaborates to offer CPR training. Also in the news, the Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 community continues to cope with the Monday afternoon tragedy at an after-school program’s facility.
After-school programs continue push for state aid
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, Daily Herald, April 29
Kaneland School District voters approve issuance of $140M in bonds for facility improvements
David Petesch, Kane County Chronicle, April 25
Metro-east residents rally to resist bill to ban Native mascots
Madison Lammert and Will Bauer, Belleville News-Democrat, April 27
Bloomington High to host CPR training for 300 eighth graders
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 23
Chatham Strong: A community deals with tragedy
Sean Crawford, NPR Illinois, April 29
After-school programs continue push for state aid
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, Daily Herald, April 29
Kaneland School District voters approve issuance of $140M in bonds for facility improvements
David Petesch, Kane County Chronicle, April 25
Metro-east residents rally to resist bill to ban Native mascots
Madison Lammert and Will Bauer, Belleville News-Democrat, April 27
Bloomington High to host CPR training for 300 eighth graders
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 23
Chatham Strong: A community deals with tragedy
Sean Crawford, NPR Illinois, April 29
In today’s Leading News, the Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 community mourns after four students lost their lives in a tragedy at an after school program. Chalkbeat Chicago looks at pending, education-related legislation. Arlington Heights SD 25 officials face a lawsuit based on allegations that nine students were intentionally given the wrong medication at school. Also in the news, Decatur SD 61 joins a program to draw international teachers.
A tragedy in Chatham: What to know about YNOT Outdoors and its operations
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, April 29
Tragedy at after school program prompts eLearning day for Ball-Chatham schools
WICS, Springfield, April 29
From cellphone bans to teacher evaluations: Illinois lawmakers are considering several education issues this session
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, April 28
Parents sue Arlington Heights school district, former nurse over misappropriated meds
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, April 17
Decatur to welcome international exchange program teachers in July
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, April 23
A tragedy in Chatham: What to know about YNOT Outdoors and its operations
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, April 29
Tragedy at after school program prompts eLearning day for Ball-Chatham schools
WICS, Springfield, April 29
From cellphone bans to teacher evaluations: Illinois lawmakers are considering several education issues this session
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat Chicago, April 28
Parents sue Arlington Heights school district, former nurse over misappropriated meds
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, April 17
Decatur to welcome international exchange program teachers in July
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, April 23
In today’s Leading News, read why Bourbonnais SD 53 students were out of the classroom last week. A contract settlement was reached between Streator ESD 44 and its teachers. UIC joins CPS efforts to improve college pathways. Illinois is among the states suing the Trump Administration for demands relating to DEI practices. Also in the news, read about the parting address of Wheeling CUSD21 board member and former IASB President Phil Pritzker.
Bourbonnais schools back in session; buses repaired
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, April 25
No strike: Tentative agreement reached in Streator Elementary teachers, support staff negotiations
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, April 12
CPS ‘Roadmap’ to college program expands to University of Illinois Chicago
Anna Savchenko, Chicago Sun-Times, April 22
States sue Trump Education Department to defend school diversity efforts
Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat, April 25
Longest-serving District 21 school board member defends DEI in farewell address
Christopher Placek. Daily Herald, April 26
Bourbonnais schools back in session; buses repaired
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, April 25
No strike: Tentative agreement reached in Streator Elementary teachers, support staff negotiations
Derek Barichello, Shaw Media, Illinois Valley, April 12
CPS ‘Roadmap’ to college program expands to University of Illinois Chicago
Anna Savchenko, Chicago Sun-Times, April 22
States sue Trump Education Department to defend school diversity efforts
Erica Meltzer and Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat, April 25
Longest-serving District 21 school board member defends DEI in farewell address
Christopher Placek. Daily Herald, April 26
In today’s Leading News, Springfield SD 186 discusses its budget. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will talk funding with legislators. Ford County districts and law enforcement look into incidents of alleged teacher misconduct. Also in the news, students get down to earth.
'Difficult conversations': District 186 engaging in three-year deficit spending plan
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, April 22
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’
Alice Yin and Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, April 22
Special prosecutor to handle misconduct allegations against Ford County teachers
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, April 24
Students grow flowers, vegetables for Quincy FFA plant sale
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 22
Warrensburg-Latham students get dirty celebrating Earth Day
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, April 22
'Difficult conversations': District 186 engaging in three-year deficit spending plan
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, April 22
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’
Alice Yin and Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, April 22
Special prosecutor to handle misconduct allegations against Ford County teachers
Dave Hinton, Champaign News-Gazette, April 24
Students grow flowers, vegetables for Quincy FFA plant sale
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 22
Warrensburg-Latham students get dirty celebrating Earth Day
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, April 22
In today’s Leading News, read about the Illinois implications of federal-level decision-making. Also in the news, former CPS chief Pedro Martinez goes to Massachusetts.
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
Elissa Nadworny. NPR, April 23
For trans athletes in high schools sports, IHSA says it will follow state law — not Trump executive order
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, April 18
Democratic lawmakers want to restore federal office that serves English learners
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat, April 22
A treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat
Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report/Belleville News-Democrat, April 21
CPS chief Pedro Martinez tapped to be Massachusetts education commissioner
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, April 22
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
Elissa Nadworny. NPR, April 23
For trans athletes in high schools sports, IHSA says it will follow state law — not Trump executive order
Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times, April 18
Democratic lawmakers want to restore federal office that serves English learners
Samantha Smylie, Chalkbeat, April 22
A treasure trove of education reports and studies is under threat
Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report/Belleville News-Democrat, April 21
CPS chief Pedro Martinez tapped to be Massachusetts education commissioner
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, April 22
In today’s Leading News, Naperville CUSD 203 will continue consideration of school day changes and Bradley SD 61 examines attendance rates. The Yorkville community speaks out on parking safety near schools. Dixon Unit SD 170 talks about the free lunch program. Also in the news, the Decatur SD 61 community seeks change after tragedy.
Naperville 203 board postpones decision on school day changes
Alice Fabbre, Daily Herald, April 22
Dixon Public Schools: Implementing free lunch program for all students would be too expensive
Payton Felix, Shaw Media/Sauk Valley, April 21
Safer parking restrictions outside Yorkville school set for vote
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, April 21
Bradley schools see attendance improvements
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, April 19
Tragic accident encourages petition for added bus safety
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, April 18
Naperville 203 board postpones decision on school day changes
Alice Fabbre, Daily Herald, April 22
Dixon Public Schools: Implementing free lunch program for all students would be too expensive
Payton Felix, Shaw Media/Sauk Valley, April 21
Safer parking restrictions outside Yorkville school set for vote
Joey Weslo, Kendall County Now, April 21
Bradley schools see attendance improvements
Stephanie Markham, Kankakee Daily Journal, April 19
Tragic accident encourages petition for added bus safety
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, April 18
In today’s Leading News, read about facilities projects, athletic facilities projects, and athletics.
Galena High School renovation/expansion project is underway
Murphy Obershaw, Galena Gazette, April 1
Orland Park District 135 OKs bids of $9.5M for work at elementary, junior high schools
Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, April 15
How a robot does the heavy lifting marking athletic fields across the Peoria area
Dave Eminian, Peoria Journal Star, April 21
Hot topic: GOP unhappy with IHSA reply on transgender policy
Local athletic directors say issue hasn't come up at their schools
Pete Hayes, Alton Telegraph, April 17
Scaled-back 'Right to Play Act' moves forward in Illinois legislature
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois/Springfield State Journal-Register, April 17
Galena High School renovation/expansion project is underway
Murphy Obershaw, Galena Gazette, April 1
Orland Park District 135 OKs bids of $9.5M for work at elementary, junior high schools
Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, April 15
How a robot does the heavy lifting marking athletic fields across the Peoria area
Dave Eminian, Peoria Journal Star, April 21
Hot topic: GOP unhappy with IHSA reply on transgender policy
Local athletic directors say issue hasn't come up at their schools
Pete Hayes, Alton Telegraph, April 17
Scaled-back 'Right to Play Act' moves forward in Illinois legislature
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois/Springfield State Journal-Register, April 17
In today’s Leading News, it’s still too close to call in some school board elections. Spring outs school and community officials on the alert for “assassins.” Also in the news, read about the ACT glitch that has some Illinois students re-taking the test.
Ping pong ball to decide outcome of Meridian school board race
Scott Perry, Decatur Herald and Review, April 17
… Queen Bee school board race ends in a tie
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, April 17
Pekin school district cautions students against playing 'assassins' game with water guns
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, April 9
‘Senior Assassin’ game leads to soft lockdowns in Monticello
Ethan Holesha, WCIA, Champaign, April 4
Glitch with ACT prevented 11,000 Illinois students from finishing the test
Samantha Smylie and Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago, April 1
Ping pong ball to decide outcome of Meridian school board race
Scott Perry, Decatur Herald and Review, April 17
… Queen Bee school board race ends in a tie
Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, April 17
Pekin school district cautions students against playing 'assassins' game with water guns
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, April 9
‘Senior Assassin’ game leads to soft lockdowns in Monticello
Ethan Holesha, WCIA, Champaign, April 4
Glitch with ACT prevented 11,000 Illinois students from finishing the test
Samantha Smylie and Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat Chicago, April 1
In today’s Leading News, longstanding policies and traditions come under scrutiny. Also in the news, read more about the new/CTU contract and how it impacts schools and students.
Illinois may allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees; some rural students say it would make a big difference
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 16
Sandwich schools among those that would need to change mascots under proposed legislation
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Media/Kendall County Now, April 15
Illinois House passes bill banning dwarfism slur as team name
Bridgette Fox, CNI/Champaign News-Gazette, April 9
Culture war: Debate over transgender locker room use erupts at Hononegah
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, April 16
How the new CTU contract could affect school life
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, April 15
Illinois may allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees; some rural students say it would make a big difference
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 16
Sandwich schools among those that would need to change mascots under proposed legislation
Eric Schelkopf, Shaw Media/Kendall County Now, April 15
Illinois House passes bill banning dwarfism slur as team name
Bridgette Fox, CNI/Champaign News-Gazette, April 9
Culture war: Debate over transgender locker room use erupts at Hononegah
Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, April 16
How the new CTU contract could affect school life
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, April 15
In today’s Leading News, read updates and impacts from the April 1 elections. Also in the news, districts discuss the DOE “clawback” of federal funds.
New school board members elected in Metro East districts amid financial uncertainty
Hiba Ahmad, St. Louis Public Radio
With voters approving $38M facility upgrades in Prairie Central, Chenoa's last school will close
Braden Fogerson, WGLT, Normal, April 10
Incoming Danville school board member questions legality of special meeting
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, April 16
Trump admin pulls back $75,000 of federal funding from Kaneland School District
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 9
East St. Louis schools could lose $19 million in federal funds clawback
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, April 4
New school board members elected in Metro East districts amid financial uncertainty
Hiba Ahmad, St. Louis Public Radio
With voters approving $38M facility upgrades in Prairie Central, Chenoa's last school will close
Braden Fogerson, WGLT, Normal, April 10
Incoming Danville school board member questions legality of special meeting
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, April 16
Trump admin pulls back $75,000 of federal funding from Kaneland School District
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 9
East St. Louis schools could lose $19 million in federal funds clawback
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, April 4
In today’s Leading News, centering students in facilities plans and programs throughout the state.
A new age: What to know about the $13.3 million improvements at Southeast’s Spartan Field
Springfield State Journal- Register, April 9
Danville school's new laundry room 'empowers' families
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, March 30
U-46 breaks ground on school addition; more spring construction projects planned
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, March 30
New CTE wing offers CCHS students new career paths
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 27
'It’s fun to discover stuff': Move helps Central's new approach to early education
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 22
A new age: What to know about the $13.3 million improvements at Southeast’s Spartan Field
Springfield State Journal- Register, April 9
Danville school's new laundry room 'empowers' families
Jennifer Bailey, Champaign News-Gazette, March 30
U-46 breaks ground on school addition; more spring construction projects planned
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, March 30
New CTE wing offers CCHS students new career paths
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 27
'It’s fun to discover stuff': Move helps Central's new approach to early education
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 22
In today’s Leading News, CPS and CTU have reached a contract agreement. Also in the news, follow legislative action on education related bills.
CTU members approve contract with historic support, avoiding strike as union prepares to fight federal threats
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, April 14
What’s in the Chicago Teachers Union contract?
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, April 14
After Wirtz proposal in Mundelein, Illinois House passes bill allowing impact fees for new school buildings
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, April 10
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
Molly Parker and Beth Hundsdorfer, CNI/ Decatur Herald and Review, April 14
Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, April 11
CTU members approve contract with historic support, avoiding strike as union prepares to fight federal threats
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, April 14
What’s in the Chicago Teachers Union contract?
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times, April 14
After Wirtz proposal in Mundelein, Illinois House passes bill allowing impact fees for new school buildings
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, April 10
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
Molly Parker and Beth Hundsdorfer, CNI/ Decatur Herald and Review, April 14
Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, April 11
In today’s Leading News, a look at the impact of national conversations on local districts.
Illinois State Board of Education rebuffs Trump administration demand to reject DEI in schools
Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, April 9
Education Department withdraws from plan to address discipline disparities for Native students
Annie Ma and Sarah Raza, Associated Press, April 10
How to Teach Tariffs: 8 Resources and Lessons
Marina Whiteleather, Education Week, April 9
Hundreds crowd Deerfield school board meeting over transgender student dispute
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, April 11
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Bridgette Fox, CNI/UIS Public Affairs Reporting, April 10
Illinois State Board of Education rebuffs Trump administration demand to reject DEI in schools
Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, April 9
Education Department withdraws from plan to address discipline disparities for Native students
Annie Ma and Sarah Raza, Associated Press, April 10
How to Teach Tariffs: 8 Resources and Lessons
Marina Whiteleather, Education Week, April 9
Hundreds crowd Deerfield school board meeting over transgender student dispute
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, April 11
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Bridgette Fox, CNI/UIS Public Affairs Reporting, April 10
In today’s Leading News, Rantoul THSD 193 discovers a time capsule, Illinois debuts an online tool showing measles vaccination rates, Belleville THSD 201 adds to the Wall of Fame, and quad cities schools look for new funding opportunities after cuts to USDA local food programs. In other news, Decatur SD 61 misses deadline to spend COVID funds.
Rantoul High renovation turns up a time capsule
Dave Hinton, the News-Gazette, April 9, 2025
Illinois unveils online tool showing measles vaccination rates by school
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, April 9, 2025
An NFL QB, an alt-country band and more: Who’s next on Belleville West’s Wall of Fame?
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, April 10, 2025
Decatur schools on hook for $1.9 million after feds say deadline passed to spend COVID funds
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, April 9, 2025
Rantoul High renovation turns up a time capsule
Dave Hinton, the News-Gazette, April 9, 2025
Illinois unveils online tool showing measles vaccination rates by school
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, April 9, 2025
An NFL QB, an alt-country band and more: Who’s next on Belleville West’s Wall of Fame?
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, April 10, 2025
Decatur schools on hook for $1.9 million after feds say deadline passed to spend COVID funds
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, April 9, 2025
In today’s Leading News, a new poll shows desire for more funding for schools, Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 students get to use a scanning electronic microscope, Quincy SD 172 CEO class gives back to the community, and Millstadt CCSD 160 starts construction on a playground that will be available to the local community. In other news, Oak Lawn CHSD 229 adds Spanish language books to the school library thanks to a grant.
New poll shows most Illinois residents want more funding for public schools
Anna Savchenko, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 26
From butterfly wings to snack chips — Mahomet-Seymour students get a different perspective
Dave Hinton, the News-Gazette, March 25, 2025
CEO class gives back to support community
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 27
Metro-east school district putting $2.5M into project the community can use too
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, March 22
Grant for books in Spanish at Oak Lawn Community High School to help students ‘see themselves in what they read,’
Janice Neumann, Daily Southtown, Chicago and suburbs, March 28
In today’s Leading News, passion drives success for a Naperville teacher, both in and out of the classroom. Aurora School District looks at lessons learned from the pandemic. One Quincy student is headed to the International Science and Engineer Fair. The Danville Board of Education is likely to act on a settlement with their former superintendent. Also in the news, a Clinton High School class interior design class is making the old new again.
Passion for learning drives Naperville teacher’s success in the classroom and on the track
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 8
Five years since start of pandemic, Aurora school districts talk technology, mental health and lessons learned
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, March 26
QHS student headed to International Science and Engineering Fair
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 7
Danville school board set to act on superintendent settlement
Jennifer Bailey, News-Gazette, Champaign, April 7
Clinton students bring new life to old furniture
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, April 7
Passion for learning drives Naperville teacher’s success in the classroom and on the track
Dave Oberhelman, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 8
Five years since start of pandemic, Aurora school districts talk technology, mental health and lessons learned
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, March 26
QHS student headed to International Science and Engineering Fair
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 7
Danville school board set to act on superintendent settlement
Jennifer Bailey, News-Gazette, Champaign, April 7
Clinton students bring new life to old furniture
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, April 7
In today’s Leading News, the U.S. Supreme Court allows cuts to funds for teacher-training, while the U.S. Department of Education says schools must follow Trump Administration DEI rules to receive federal dollars. Some schools are looking at state funding to make up for lost USDA money. Southland schools look to create career and technical facility at a former high school. Also in the news, learn what drove voter turnout in the April 1 elections.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now
Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, April 4
K-12 schools must say no to DEI to receive federal money, Trump administration says
Colin Binkley, Associated Press, and WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times staff, Chicago Sun-Times, April 3
Some Quad-Cities schools look to state funding after cuts to USDA local foods program
Olivia Allen, Dispatch-Argus, Quad Cities, April 7
Southland schools hope to create career and technical center at former Rich East High School
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, April 4
What drove voter turnout in some suburban counties this election?
Jake Griffin, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 6
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cut teacher-training money, for now
Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, April 4
K-12 schools must say no to DEI to receive federal money, Trump administration says
Colin Binkley, Associated Press, and WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times staff, Chicago Sun-Times, April 3
Some Quad-Cities schools look to state funding after cuts to USDA local foods program
Olivia Allen, Dispatch-Argus, Quad Cities, April 7
Southland schools hope to create career and technical center at former Rich East High School
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, April 4
What drove voter turnout in some suburban counties this election?
Jake Griffin, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 6
In today’s Leading News, more results from last week’s school board elections. A western Illinois school district is reviewing attendance boundaries. Also in the news, a poll shows Illinois residents oppose book-bans and feel the teaching profession has become more difficult.
'Final Four' defeats Ashley Fischer in contentious Morton school board race
Christina Avery, Peoria Journal Star, April 2
Several school board battles unfolded in Northwest suburbs Tuesday
Eric Peterson, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 1
School board incumbents fare well in DuPage County
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 1
Task force reviewing QPS attendance boundaries
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 2
Poll finds majority of Illinoisans oppose book bans, think teaching has become harder
Tom Ackerman, State Journal- Register, Springfield, March 27
'Final Four' defeats Ashley Fischer in contentious Morton school board race
Christina Avery, Peoria Journal Star, April 2
Several school board battles unfolded in Northwest suburbs Tuesday
Eric Peterson, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 1
School board incumbents fare well in DuPage County
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, Chicago Suburbs, April 1
Task force reviewing QPS attendance boundaries
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 2
Poll finds majority of Illinoisans oppose book bans, think teaching has become harder
Tom Ackerman, State Journal- Register, Springfield, March 27
In today’s Leading News, students and educators advocate for career and technical education funding. Millstadt CCSD 160 and Oswego CUSRD 308 make plans with their communities. Minooka CCSD 201 presents a hybrid school-day schedule for discussion. Also in the news, efforts are underway to restore a perennial field trip spot.
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
Jessie Nguyen and Bridget Craig Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capitol News Illinois, Quincy Herald Whig, April 3
Metro-east school district putting $2.5M into project the community can use too
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, March 22
Expanding digital skills, college readiness two goals in Oswego 308’s new strategic plan
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, March 28
Minooka School Superintendent Introduces Hybrid Schedule
Tina Morrison, WCSJ, Morris, March 28
After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh
John O’Connor, AP/Chicago Tribune, March 31
Students, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
Jessie Nguyen and Bridget Craig Medill Illinois News Bureau/Capitol News Illinois, Quincy Herald Whig, April 3
Metro-east school district putting $2.5M into project the community can use too
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, March 22
Expanding digital skills, college readiness two goals in Oswego 308’s new strategic plan
Eric Schelkopf, Kendall County Now, March 28
Minooka School Superintendent Introduces Hybrid Schedule
Tina Morrison, WCSJ, Morris, March 28
After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh
John O’Connor, AP/Chicago Tribune, March 31
In today’s Leading News, some regional results from Tuesday’s elections.
Results roll in for Rockford and DeKalb school board races
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 1
Fox Valley school board incumbents appear headed to victory, early returns show
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, April 1
Extremely close races for Salem and Centralia High School Boards
Bruce Kropp. WJBD, Salem, April 2
Final numbers reported for Madison County
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, April 1
Hancock voters favor LaHarpe school building project, reject sales tax
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 2
Results roll in for Rockford and DeKalb school board races
Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio, April 1
Fox Valley school board incumbents appear headed to victory, early returns show
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, April 1
Extremely close races for Salem and Centralia High School Boards
Bruce Kropp. WJBD, Salem, April 2
Final numbers reported for Madison County
Jason Koch, Edwardsville Intelligencer, April 1
Hancock voters favor LaHarpe school building project, reject sales tax
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, April 2
In today’s Leading News, read about early returns on county sales tax propositions. CPS and CTU have reportedly reached an agreement on a new contract. Also in the news, last week’s storms damaged school facilities in Century CUSD 100 in Pulaski County.
1% School Facility Occupation Tax passes in McLean County
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 1, 2025
Hancock County voters turn down school sales tax
Jayla Louis, WGEM, Quincy, April 1
CTU bargainers approve tentative contract deal. Here’s what you need to know.
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 31
CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
Nell Salzman, Alice Yin, and Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, April 1
Confirmed tornado touches down near Pulaski County
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 31
1% School Facility Occupation Tax passes in McLean County
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, April 1, 2025
Hancock County voters turn down school sales tax
Jayla Louis, WGEM, Quincy, April 1
CTU bargainers approve tentative contract deal. Here’s what you need to know.
Sarah Karp and Nader Issa, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, March 31
CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
Nell Salzman, Alice Yin, and Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, April 1
Confirmed tornado touches down near Pulaski County
Paul Wilcoxen, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, March 31
In today’s Leading News, school board candidates are on the ballots to day in Illinois, as are other local school district issues.
School building bonds on Tuesday’s ballot in LaHarpe
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 28
Waltham makes push for April 1 vote to expand school
Tom Collins, Shaw Local/Illinois Valley, March 28
The race is on: village president, school board seats up among those up in April 1 election
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, March 24
La Grange schools referendum addresses infrastructure projects
Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, March 25
School facilities sales tax faces Hancock voters
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 28
Bullying policies. Precautions. Politics. Morton school board race has been intense
Christiana Avery, Peoria Journal Star, March 30
School building bonds on Tuesday’s ballot in LaHarpe
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 28
Waltham makes push for April 1 vote to expand school
Tom Collins, Shaw Local/Illinois Valley, March 28
The race is on: village president, school board seats up among those up in April 1 election
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal- Register, March 24
La Grange schools referendum addresses infrastructure projects
Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, March 25
School facilities sales tax faces Hancock voters
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, March 28
Bullying policies. Precautions. Politics. Morton school board race has been intense
Christiana Avery, Peoria Journal Star, March 30
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