Bartonville
Bartonville, IL · Education
The Center Square
CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature
(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations. The Illinois House Appropriations committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on Thursday had a hearing on the future...
parkerweekly.org
We’ve Lost The Plot
For two weeks, I had accepted my fate. I would be taking my AP Calculus BC exam in Urbana, Illinois, over 100 miles and two hours from Parker. For two weeks, I reflected on how lucky I was to even say I could take the test in Urbana. I have a parent who could take the day off work to take me to central Illinois, and my family has 200 disposable dollars to spend on a hotel room and gas. Some students aren’t so lucky, students who should have the same opportunities as me, students who should be able to enter college with the same credits and opportunities as I will.
WCIA
Thomasboro grade school grandparent reacts to referendum failing for third time
THOMASBORO, Ill. (WCIA) — For the third time, the Thomasboro School District has tried to gain more funding for upgrades to their elementary school. If that referendum would have passed, it would have raised taxes in order for that to happen. WCIA spoke with a grandmother who has two grandkids that go to the grade […]
Daily Illini
College of Law announces online master’s program, certificates for non-legal professionals
The College of Law announced new online programs last week: a Master of Science in Law and seven graduate-level certificates, with instruction beginning in Spring 2027. The MSL is a fully online program designed for non-legal professionals looking to expand their knowledge of law within their industry that can be completed in as few as 18 months.
channel1450.com
Mater Dei Sweeps U-High To Advance to Sectional Finals
The Normal U-High Pioneers jumped out to a lead in the first set but it was the Breese Mater Dei Knights to earned the two set victory on Tuesday. The Knights advance to the sectional finals with the 25-18, 25-9 win over the Pioneers and will play Normal West in the title game on Thursday, Normal U-High’s season comes to a close at 22-16.
KWQC
courierpapers.com
Morton finishes its marching season on a high note
Cookeville, TN – The Morton High School Marching Band capped off its 2026 competitive season by being named Class 2A Champions at the Bands of America Middle Tennessee Regional, held Oct. 30-31, 2026, at Tucker Stadium on the campus of Tennessee Tech University. In the final competition of the...
videtteonline.com
Students hope for change as midterm results come in
The midterm election results are now in, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Alaska and Mississippi are still counting votes. Democratic candidates also won gubernatorial elections in 28 states, while Republicans won 20. McLean County elected Joshua Crockett as the new county clerk,...
courierpapers.com
Morton High School STEM Program and STEM Teacher earn state recognition
Morton High School recently earned awards at the 33rd Illinois Technology Education Conference, held October 23–24, 2026, at Illinois StateUniversity (ISU) in Normal, IL. Morton High School received both "2026 High School Program of the Year" and "2026 New Teacher of the Year" Awards. The Technology Education Association of...
decaturian.com
WMBD/WYZZ
Prep sports recap for Nov. 4, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ-TV) — Is there room for an all-central Illinois state championship game in high school soccer? Notre Dame and Washington are in the class 2A state semifinals Friday. If each win, they’d meet for the state title on Saturday. “Being able to play them in the final, an area school from around us, […]