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Peoria schools safety director tells families their children are 'protected' amid ICE activity
Mattoon CUSD #2 earns strong 2026 Illinois Report Card results
For Chicago school board candidates, school closures are no longer off-limits
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Chicago school board election: Jessica Biggs lays out vision for CPS
No kids? Here's why you should still care about the Chicago school board election
Mahomet resident, superintendent share why they think referendum for new middle school should pass
Illinois Park Elementary in Elgin unveils new multipurpose room
Chicago Teachers Union takes position on 59 bills, gets its way on 24
My Turn | Rebuilding trust: Why process and transparency matter for Unit 4 schools
The News-GazetteBy JUSTIN MICHAEL HENDRIX(Illinois)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Top 10 Things Voters Need To Know About the Mahomet-Seymour Referendum
Dolton School District 149 holds safety meeting addressing bullying, teen takeovers
Under new Illinois school rating system, 6 District 65 schools ranked ‘exemplary’
Parents from schools targeted for closure say they feel ‘gaslit’ after District 65 meeting
Why is Chicago electing its school board? What makes this year's election unique
How do candidates for Chicago school board president plan to balance the CPS budget?
Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson vie to be Chicago's first elected school board president
Chicago school closures are back in the debate. Here’s where school board candidates stand.
Evanston/Skokie District 65 Parents Rally Against Proposed School Closures Amid $17 Million Budget Error
Thinking About Running For School Board?' To Offer Info, Guidance For District 99
Chicago ditched school ratings years ago, but 1 in 5 school board candidates want to bring them back
What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.
Chicago Teachers Union, aligned groups give nearly $1.5 million so far to Chicago school board candidates
Who’s funding the candidates in Chicago’s school board race?
Illinois school district agrees to give Christian clubs equal access, pay more than $105,000 in settlement
No major changes to sweeping budget cut plan, District 65 administrators say
School District 65 seeks nearly 5% property tax increase
Illinois Is Facing a 'Fiscal Crunch' As Chicago Demands More State Aid. Here's How It Might Affect the State's K-12 Market
Voters to weigh-in on two school referendums
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The Citywide Race for President
The Underdog: Tameka Walton
Lance outlines vision for District 111’s future
Advocate: District 186 should get on board the federal education tax credit
Capitol City NowBy Dave Dahl(Illinois)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
District 65 community members plan rally, circulate open letter
District 204’s Wayne Builta Elementary among schools honored with Blue Ribbon designation from the state
Mold in Chicago-area schools is a growing problem as climate change intensifies summer storms
Minooka District 201 Approve Boys Volleyball Program
Elverado School District breaks ground on a new PreK-8 building
CPS high school graduation and college enrollment rates rise , but many students still struggle to finish
Getting lots of campaign material for Chicago’s school board election? We fact-checked some of it
Crystal Lake 47 defends attendance plan process, transparency as it mulls next steps
School Board Presidential Candidates Discuss Budget Problems and Campaign Controversies at IOP Forum
Illinois school district lifts restrictions on Good News Clubs, pays over $105K in legal fees
MCHS SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS LEARNING VALUABLE LIFE AND JOB SKILLS THROUGH SNACK CART BUSINESS
Parents say they want next superintendent to be humble, budget savvy
5 Naperville elementary schools make U.S. News’ Illinois top 50
After more than a year of negotiations, Chicago’s school board adopts new contract with lunchroom workers
TTHS D205 approves agreement with county sheriff for event security
Harvey World HeraldBy Catherine Adams(Illinois)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Glenview District 34 Proposes 4.9% Tax Levy Increase
South Central School Board approves school maintenance grant to help pay for new roof on middle school
What Chicagoans Want to See From An Elected School Board
Vote Yes On East Maine School Dist. 63 Bond Referendum Question
Journal & Topics Media GroupBy Tom Robb(Illinois)Opinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Hadley Middle School celebrates governor’s Blue Ribbon designation
Sandwich 430 seeks tax increase for school safety improvements
Sheila Coussens-Martin will be the first woman to lead the Galesburg school district. She has deep ties to west central Illinois
Tri States Public RadioBy Jane Carlson(Illinois)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
