Pritzker Has ‘No Plans’ For Added Mitigations; ‘Local Control’ Focus Of School Guidelines
SPRINGFIELD – The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools. For school districts,
Crews Finishing Final Touches On SIU’s $11.5M Dental Clinic
ALTON — Crews are putting the final touches on Southern Illinois University’s new $11.5 million dental clinic. The project was announced in 2019 and work
After Years Of Increased Police Presence, How Has The Pandemic Affected School Discipline?
ROCKFORD — Since the 2014-15 school year, Rockford Public Schools referred students to law enforcement for school discipline matters 2,379 times. The number of police
School Summer Food Programs Are A Pandemic Idea That Lasted
AMBOY — Boxes of fresh produce line cafeteria tables inside an elementary school in Amboy, Illinois. Toni Fassig just finished setting up the summer food
Undocumented Students In Illinois Stand To Gain Institutional Support In Higher Education
CHAMPAIGN – All colleges and universities within Illinois could be required to create a liaison position to support undocumented students if Governor J.B. Pritzker signs
Time Is Running Out To Save The Byron Nuclear Plant, And The Community Is Getting Nervous
BYRON — Christine Lynde says her community feels “powerless” — despite being home to a nuclear plant that provides electricity to more than two million
Biden: What’s Good For Families Can Also Be Good For Economy
CRYSTAL LAKE — President Joe Biden says that what’s good for families is also good for the economy. The president spoke at a community college
College Athletes Can Be Paid For Name And Likeness In Illinois Starting Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers, collegiate athletes and athletic directors from some of the state’s most prominent universities on Tuesday hailed the governor’s signing of a bill
