In today’s Leading News, school districts and communities make adjustments in the aftermaths of security incidents. Also in the news, Jerseyville CUSD 100 students promote farm vehicle safety awareness.
Calls for metal detectors in schools grow after Belleville West gun scare By
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 28
QPS buys weapons detection system
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 28
What Peoria's police chief says about juvenile crime in the city and how to prevent it
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, September 28
Law enforcement address recent string of threats at Taylorville schools
Monique Davis, WICS, Springfield, September 25
Jersey Community High School Students Encourage Patience with "Start Seeing Farmers" Initiative
Sydney Sinks, RiverBender Media, Alton, September 29
Calls for metal detectors in schools grow after Belleville West gun scare By
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 28
QPS buys weapons detection system
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 28
What Peoria's police chief says about juvenile crime in the city and how to prevent it
Zach Roth, Peoria Journal Star, September 28
Law enforcement address recent string of threats at Taylorville schools
Monique Davis, WICS, Springfield, September 25
Jersey Community High School Students Encourage Patience with "Start Seeing Farmers" Initiative
Sydney Sinks, RiverBender Media, Alton, September 29
In today’s Leading News, what’s next for numeracy? Suburban families face concerns about immigration enforcement in their communities. Questions continue in Des Moines after an ICE arrest of the school superintendent made national headlines. The Associated Press looks at school enrollments. Also in the news, the education community in Illinois mourns the passing of Al Llorens, president of the Illinois Education Association.
ISBE seeks feedback on first draft of numeracy plan
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 25
Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested By ICE Is Placed on Leave
Mitch Smith and Ann Hinga Klein, New York Times, September 27
Suburban parents sound alarm on immigration enforcement around schools
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, September 19
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press, September 24
‘He will be missed beyond measure’: Al Llorens, statewide education union president, dead at 73
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 26
ISBE seeks feedback on first draft of numeracy plan
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 25
Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested By ICE Is Placed on Leave
Mitch Smith and Ann Hinga Klein, New York Times, September 27
Suburban parents sound alarm on immigration enforcement around schools
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, September 19
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press, September 24
‘He will be missed beyond measure’: Al Llorens, statewide education union president, dead at 73
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 26
In today’s Leading News, CPS continues to face financial concerns. The U.S. Department of Education pulls millions in grants from Chicago schools and other districts across the nation. The loss of COVID funds force budget changes for Decatur Public Schools. Also in the news, School District U-46 sets a budget for FY2026 that includes large capital projects.
CPS continues to face financial, structural uncertainties as stakeholders raise concerns
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 25
Trump administration pulls millions from Chicago Public Schools
Mary Norkol, Chicago Sun-Times, September 24
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press/Alton Telegraph, September 24
Decatur Public Schools' budget affected by loss of COVID relief funding
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, September 24
U-46 plans to spend $963M in 2025-26 school year, including major construction projects
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 24
CPS continues to face financial, structural uncertainties as stakeholders raise concerns
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 25
Trump administration pulls millions from Chicago Public Schools
Mary Norkol, Chicago Sun-Times, September 24
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press/Alton Telegraph, September 24
Decatur Public Schools' budget affected by loss of COVID relief funding
Valerie Wells, Herald & Review, Decatur, September 24
U-46 plans to spend $963M in 2025-26 school year, including major construction projects
Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, September 24
In today’s Leading News, several districts are looking into security issues at their schools. Bus service reliability is causing frustration for a southern Illinois district. Also in the news, World War II letters found in the trash become a Social Studies lesson.
QPS committee looks at school safety data
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 23
Limestone High School to be under heightened security after student found with weapon
Zach Roth, Journal Star, Peoria, September 22
East St. Louis schools address unreliable bus service as frustrations mount
Madison Lammert, News-Democrat, Belleville, September 18
Letters from World War II rescued from trash end up as a lesson for Oak Lawn students
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, September 17
QPS committee looks at school safety data
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 23
Limestone High School to be under heightened security after student found with weapon
Zach Roth, Journal Star, Peoria, September 22
East St. Louis schools address unreliable bus service as frustrations mount
Madison Lammert, News-Democrat, Belleville, September 18
Letters from World War II rescued from trash end up as a lesson for Oak Lawn students
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, September 17
In today’s Leading News, the Chicago Tribune looks at superintendent salaries with district comparisons. The National Blue Ribbon School program is a causality of U.S. Department of Education cuts. A former board member will fill the Indian Prairie School District 204 vacant seat. Also in the news, East Leyden High School’s first female football player makes the Wall of Fame.
Illinois superintendent salaries often don’t reflect the district’s size, wealth or student performance
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, September 23
Search the database to find 2024 Illinois school district superintendent salaries
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, September 23
Blue Ribbon Schools program’s abrupt end leaves local schools disappointed
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, September 17
Former board member Natasha Grover tapped to fill District 204 school board vacancy
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, September 23
East Leyden’s first female football player earns a spot on school’s Wall of Fame
Steve Metsch, Naperville Sun, September 23
Illinois superintendent salaries often don’t reflect the district’s size, wealth or student performance
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, September 23
Search the database to find 2024 Illinois school district superintendent salaries
Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, September 23
Blue Ribbon Schools program’s abrupt end leaves local schools disappointed
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, September 17
Former board member Natasha Grover tapped to fill District 204 school board vacancy
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, September 23
East Leyden’s first female football player earns a spot on school’s Wall of Fame
Steve Metsch, Naperville Sun, September 23
In today’s Leading News, Quincy SD 172 highlights summer school program changes, Mt. Olive CUSD 5 receives $60,000 grant for its foundation, Bloomington SD 87 refinances bonds, and complaints in limbo after the Chicago Office of Civil Rights closes. Also in the news, schools work to reassure parents amid fears of ICE raids.
QJHS looks to expand summer school program changes
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 18
Mt. Olive schools get $60,000 grant, largest in foundation’s 29 years
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, September 22
District 87 OKs budget, refinancing bonds
D. Jack Alkire, Bloomington Pantagraph, September 18
Thousands of complaints in limbo after closure of Chicago Office for Civil Rights
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, September 14
Schools, advocates work to reassure parents, students amid growing fears over ICE raids
Madhu Krishnamurthy, The Daily Herald, September 20
In today’s Leading News, Bloom High School marks 125 years, McLean Co Unit District 5 adds flag football and boys volleyball, Edwardsville CUSD 7 considers upgrades, and Palatine High School names facility after former superintendent. In other news, CPS special ed cuts hit students.
Landmarks: As Bloom High School marks 125 years, a new book celebrates ‘an art deco masterpiece’
Paul Eisenberg, Daily Southtown, September 14
Unit 5 adopts girls flag football, boys volleyball for 2026-27
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, September 17
Edwardsville District 7 considers options for Hamel Elementary School upgrades
Carter DeJong, Alton Telegraph, September 16
Palatine High aquatic facility dedicated to former principal, superintendent Nancy Robb
Eric Peterson, The Daily Herald, September 18, 2025
CPS special ed staff cuts, shuffling leave students lost, behind and unserved
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/ Chicago Sun-Times, September 17
In today’s Leading News, Lockport THSD 205 implements limits to phone usage, Quincy SD 172 looks at school safety, and Rock Island/Milan SD 41 approves a strategic plan. Also in the news, a gun violence tragedy affects a Berwyn school.
Lockport Township High School implements new program to limit classroom phone usage
Jessie Molloy, Jessie Molloy, Joliet Herald-News, September 15
QPS committee looks at school safety data
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 16
Rock-Island-Milan School District approves strategic plan for the next five years
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, September 11
Assistant Principal Killed In Shooting Outside School That Left 3 Dead: Police
Anna Schier, Berwyn Patch Staff, September 17
Classes canceled at Berwyn middle school after 3 dead from ‘domestic-related’ shooting outside the school the day before
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, September 17
In today’s Leading News, national news leads to local discussions for Illinois school districts.
‘If it’s not us, who is it going to be?’: Chicago students rally against ICE
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 16
Amid dueling petitions, District 214 mulls whether to recognize Kirk as distinguished alumnus
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, September 16
Illinois youth in custody are earning career certifications, building high-demand skills
Abreanna Blose, State Journal-Register, Springfield, September 4
Local and regional superintendents respond to anti-LGBTQ+ ruling
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, September 9
The gender gap in math widened in the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground.
Annie Ma and Sharon Lurve, Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, September 7
‘If it’s not us, who is it going to be?’: Chicago students rally against ICE
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 16
Amid dueling petitions, District 214 mulls whether to recognize Kirk as distinguished alumnus
Christopher Placek, Daily Herald, September 16
Illinois youth in custody are earning career certifications, building high-demand skills
Abreanna Blose, State Journal-Register, Springfield, September 4
Local and regional superintendents respond to anti-LGBTQ+ ruling
Chase Martin, Alton Telegraph, September 9
The gender gap in math widened in the pandemic. Schools are trying to make up lost ground.
Annie Ma and Sharon Lurve, Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, September 7
In today’s Leading News, current topics in the news include a tentative contract deal, increased security, budget conversations, and AI.
Valley View District 365-U reaches tentative deal with teachers union
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, September 12
QHS boosts security checks “for the foreseeable future”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 17
Springfield school board members approve budget with nearly $18M deficit
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, September 16
Lincoln-Way District 210 officials say 2026 budget represents full recovery from financial woes a decade ago
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 15
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
Jocelyn Glecker, Associated Press, September 12
Valley View District 365-U reaches tentative deal with teachers union
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, September 12
QHS boosts security checks “for the foreseeable future”
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 17
Springfield school board members approve budget with nearly $18M deficit
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, September 16
Lincoln-Way District 210 officials say 2026 budget represents full recovery from financial woes a decade ago
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 15
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
Jocelyn Glecker, Associated Press, September 12
In today’s Leading News, read the latest in contract negotiations. A privately-managed, publicly funded charter school in Chicago expects to close. Also in the news, “adopt-a-school” program thrives in Decatur SD 61.
Tinley Park District 146 teachers’ union authorizes strike over contract negotiation impasse
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 12
20 days into school year, Cahokia teachers are still without a contract
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 1
3-year contract for Unit 4 teachers offers raises of about 5 percent each year
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, September 10
South Chicago charter school may abruptly close, stranding 250 students
Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, September 15
Adopt a School brings Decatur schools, volunteers together
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, September 11
Tinley Park District 146 teachers’ union authorizes strike over contract negotiation impasse
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 12
20 days into school year, Cahokia teachers are still without a contract
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 1
3-year contract for Unit 4 teachers offers raises of about 5 percent each year
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, September 10
South Chicago charter school may abruptly close, stranding 250 students
Sarah Karp, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ, September 15
Adopt a School brings Decatur schools, volunteers together
Donnette Beckett, Decatur Herald and Review, September 11
In today’s Leading News, school facilities projects, pans, and updates from across the state.
Lincoln-Irving Elementary students to be temporarily relocated to WIU campus next year
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, September 10
Here’s how DeKalb District 428 readied school buildings for new year
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, September 11
Building project bringing brand-new look to BCHS
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 5
Champaign to receive first downtown educational greenhouse
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, September 9
Inclusive playgrounds are coming to metro-east schools. How are they different?
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 9
Lincoln-Irving Elementary students to be temporarily relocated to WIU campus next year
Cesar Toscano, Quad Cities Dispatch-Argus, September 10
Here’s how DeKalb District 428 readied school buildings for new year
Megann Horstead, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, September 11
Building project bringing brand-new look to BCHS
Deborah Gertz Husar, Herald-Whig, Quincy, September 5
Champaign to receive first downtown educational greenhouse
Rob Le Cates, Champaign News-Gazette, September 9
Inclusive playgrounds are coming to metro-east schools. How are they different?
Madison Lammert, Belleville News-Democrat, September 9
In today’s Leading News, “complicated times.”
‘We are in complicated times’: District 15 looking at next steps after gun found at Plum Grove Middle School
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, September 10
Authorities say a student is dead after shooting 2 peers and then himself at Colorado high school
Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, AP/Daily Herald, September 10
CPS says no to virtual learning as ICE immigration enforcement ramps up
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, September 5
Former Arlington Heights school nurse sentenced for misappropriating students’ medicine
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, September 4
Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills schools welcome mental health screening support from state
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press, September 2
‘We are in complicated times’: District 15 looking at next steps after gun found at Plum Grove Middle School
Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald, September 10
Authorities say a student is dead after shooting 2 peers and then himself at Colorado high school
Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown, AP/Daily Herald, September 10
CPS says no to virtual learning as ICE immigration enforcement ramps up
Sarah Karp, WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times, September 5
Former Arlington Heights school nurse sentenced for misappropriating students’ medicine
Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald, September 4
Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills schools welcome mental health screening support from state
Chuck Fieldman, Pioneer Press, September 2
In today’s Leading News, read more local coverage of school district budgets. Also in the news, a musical delivery to Cairo SUD 1 students.
Orland Park District 135 approves $133 million 2026 budget, discusses hiring 2 more assistant principals
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 9
Indian Prairie School District 204 board OKs $455 million budget
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, September 10
D202 board approves balanced $118.4 million budget for FY 2026 amid revenue concerns
Siddarth Sivaraman, Daily Northwestern, Evanston, September 9
Morris High board approves $24.4 million budget for fiscal year 2026
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, September 10
Cairo Schools Hit the Right Note with New Piano Donation
Jasmine Chameis, WSIL, Carbondale, September 10
Orland Park District 135 approves $133 million 2026 budget, discusses hiring 2 more assistant principals
Olivia Stevens, Daily Southtown, September 9
Indian Prairie School District 204 board OKs $455 million budget
Molly Morrow, Aurora Beacon-News, September 10
D202 board approves balanced $118.4 million budget for FY 2026 amid revenue concerns
Siddarth Sivaraman, Daily Northwestern, Evanston, September 9
Morris High board approves $24.4 million budget for fiscal year 2026
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, September 10
Cairo Schools Hit the Right Note with New Piano Donation
Jasmine Chameis, WSIL, Carbondale, September 10
In today’s Leading News, the nation’s report card does not bring great news. Also in the news, nation-wide student health and safety concerns hit home.
US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline
Annie Ma and Todd Feathers, Associated Press, September 9
A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores
Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, September 9
‘It’s important to make our community feel safe’: CPS community organizes ahead of potential ICE action
Kate Perez and William Tong, Chicago Tribune, September 6
States move to protect vaccines in the face of attempts to remove mandates
Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, September 7
Boys & Girls Clubs programs are disappearing in central Illinois, but partners aim to help
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal- Register, September 4
US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline
Annie Ma and Todd Feathers, Associated Press, September 9
A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores
Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, September 9
‘It’s important to make our community feel safe’: CPS community organizes ahead of potential ICE action
Kate Perez and William Tong, Chicago Tribune, September 6
States move to protect vaccines in the face of attempts to remove mandates
Associated Press/Chicago Tribune, September 7
Boys & Girls Clubs programs are disappearing in central Illinois, but partners aim to help
Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal- Register, September 4
In today’s Leading News, it’s budget time for school boards.
Coal City Unit 1 School District adopts $51 million budget
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, September 6
Vacant, unused Central School building ‘costing us money,’ Sycamore school board member says
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 30
Board member: School closings, program cuts 'has to be on the table' amid near $18M deficit
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, September 1
Proposed budget for West Aurora School District shows $1.1 million surplus
Linda Girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, September 2
ETHS board approves $118.4 million budget
Margo Milanowski, Evanston Roundtable, September 7
Coal City Unit 1 School District adopts $51 million budget
Michael Urbanec, Shaw Local/Morris Herald News, September 6
Vacant, unused Central School building ‘costing us money,’ Sycamore school board member says
Camden Lazenby, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, August 30
Board member: School closings, program cuts 'has to be on the table' amid near $18M deficit
Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register, September 1
Proposed budget for West Aurora School District shows $1.1 million surplus
Linda Girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, September 2
ETHS board approves $118.4 million budget
Margo Milanowski, Evanston Roundtable, September 7
In today’s Leading News, some teacher contract negotiations conclude, others remain underway.
Naperville 203 approves new contract for teachers
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, September 4
Champaign teachers ratify new contract
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, September 4
West Frankfort teachers begin school year without contract; mediation set for Sept. 10
KBSI, Paducah, Kentucky, September 5
Contract Talks Stalled, District 146 Teachers To Rally Ahead Of Board Of Education Meeting
Lauren Traut, Patch Tinley Park, September 5
Rural Route Safety Day educates new drivers ahead of harvest season in McLean County
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, September 4
Naperville 203 approves new contract for teachers
Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald, September 4
Champaign teachers ratify new contract
Jana Wiersema, Champaign News-Gazette, September 4
West Frankfort teachers begin school year without contract; mediation set for Sept. 10
KBSI, Paducah, Kentucky, September 5
Contract Talks Stalled, District 146 Teachers To Rally Ahead Of Board Of Education Meeting
Lauren Traut, Patch Tinley Park, September 5
Rural Route Safety Day educates new drivers ahead of harvest season in McLean County
Mateusz Janik, Bloomington Pantagraph, September 4
In today’s Leading News, Illinois schools and communities consider the local impacts of federal action.
Trump's promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last six weeks, suburban official says
Sophia Tareen, AP/Bloomington Pantagraph, September 4
CTU calls for remote learning option for families amid looming immigration raids
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, September 3
Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents
AP/Daily Herald, September 3
Illinois elections board refuses to give DOJ sensitive voter data
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, Champaign News-Gazette, September 3
What Illinois laws say about vaccines
Dina Bair, Katharin Czink, Anna Roberts, WGN, Chicago, September 3
Trump's promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last six weeks, suburban official says
Sophia Tareen, AP/Bloomington Pantagraph, September 4
CTU calls for remote learning option for families amid looming immigration raids
Emmanuel Camarillo, Chicago Sun-Times, September 3
Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents
AP/Daily Herald, September 3
Illinois elections board refuses to give DOJ sensitive voter data
Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois, Champaign News-Gazette, September 3
What Illinois laws say about vaccines
Dina Bair, Katharin Czink, Anna Roberts, WGN, Chicago, September 3
In today’s Leading News, discover the latest coverage of teacher contract talks, including collaborative problem-solving in Round Lake CUSD 116. Also in the news, un-muddying the water in Bethalto CUSD 8.
Union support ‘defining moment’ to resolving Round Lake District 116 budget issue
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, August 30
Valley View teachers vote to authorize strike, but remain at the bargaining table
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, September 2
Naperville D203 contract keeps current school day, increases base salary
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, September 3
River Forest teachers clamor for new contract in School District 90
Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, September 2
Bethalto School District Gives Update on Discolored Water, Asks for Water Donations
Sydney Sinks, River Bender, Alton, August 29
Union support ‘defining moment’ to resolving Round Lake District 116 budget issue
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, August 30
Valley View teachers vote to authorize strike, but remain at the bargaining table
Jessie Molloy, Shaw Local/Joliet Herald News, September 2
Naperville D203 contract keeps current school day, increases base salary
Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, September 3
River Forest teachers clamor for new contract in School District 90
Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, September 2
Bethalto School District Gives Update on Discolored Water, Asks for Water Donations
Sydney Sinks, River Bender, Alton, August 29
In today’s Leading News, read coverage of local responses to national concerns and conversations.
CPS prepares students, parents amid National Guard threat
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 3
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Protect Residents if Trump Sends National Guard, ICE Strike Team to Chicago
Heather Cherone, WTTW, Chicago August 30
District 87 considers easing graduation requirements for students new to the country
Braden Fogerson, WGLT, Normal, September 2
Parents awarded $248K in legal expenses in Galesburg disability education rights lawsuit
Jane Carlson, Tri States Public Radio, August 21
Students at Farm Progress Show learn variety of lessons
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 28
CPS prepares students, parents amid National Guard threat
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, September 3
Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Protect Residents if Trump Sends National Guard, ICE Strike Team to Chicago
Heather Cherone, WTTW, Chicago August 30
District 87 considers easing graduation requirements for students new to the country
Braden Fogerson, WGLT, Normal, September 2
Parents awarded $248K in legal expenses in Galesburg disability education rights lawsuit
Jane Carlson, Tri States Public Radio, August 21
Students at Farm Progress Show learn variety of lessons
Valerie Wells, Decatur Herald and Review, August 28
In today’s Leading News, read reporting on the CPS budget vote. Also in the news, more from CPS.
CPS Board Approves District Budget Without Borrowing to Cover $175M Pension Payment
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, August 28
CPS board rejects Johnson's preferred budget, denies pension payment and loan
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo , WBEZ, August 28
Chicago school board approves budget without controversial $200M loan
Nell Salzman and Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, August 29
There definitely was a need’: CPS, communities host back-to-school events to big crowds
Kate Perez and William Tong, Chicago Tribune, August 15
Leo High School choir advances to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals
Tess Kenn, Chicago Tribune, August 28
CPS Board Approves District Budget Without Borrowing to Cover $175M Pension Payment
Matt Masterson, WTTW, Chicago, August 28
CPS board rejects Johnson's preferred budget, denies pension payment and loan
Sarah Karp and Emmanuel Camarillo , WBEZ, August 28
Chicago school board approves budget without controversial $200M loan
Nell Salzman and Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, August 29
There definitely was a need’: CPS, communities host back-to-school events to big crowds
Kate Perez and William Tong, Chicago Tribune, August 15
Leo High School choir advances to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals
Tess Kenn, Chicago Tribune, August 28
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