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Morton High School principal announced
At the Morton District 709 Board meeting on May 22, the Board of Education approved the contract with Kirk Edwards to be the Morton High School principal. His official start date will begin on July 1st, 2024. With an impressive background in education, Mr. Edwards has showcased exceptional leadership throughout...
10th Annual End of the School Year Bash | Glen Oak Community Center | Good Day Central Illinois
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UPDATED: Bradley President resigns; Board of Trustees chair to replace him
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After a year of sweeping budget cuts and amid lower enrollment, Bradley University announced a major change to its leadership. Retiring was Dr. Stephen Standifird, who came to the president’s office in May 2020 after Gary Roberts left. Replacing him as interim president is Jonathan E. Michael, the current board of trustees chair and the former chairman of RLI, Inc.
25 Sports High School Wednesday- May 29, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - High school baseball season for central Illinois teams ended as Normal Community, Dunlap and Washington all lost Sectional Semi-Final games. Plus, Peoria Notre Dame soccer gears up for the state finals. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News...
'Heartbroken': Notre Dame girls state soccer title quest ends with semifinal loss
NAPERVILLE — The Peoria Notre Dame Irish quest for a state championship ended in the semifinals Friday with a 1-0 loss to the Troy Triad Knights in the Illinois High School Association Class 2A girls soccer state finals at North Central College's Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium. Triad broke a scoreless tie with 7:57 left in the second half as...
Illinois Treasurer and local financial advisors imploring families to save for college on 529 Day
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — May 29 is National College Savings Day and Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging families to consider the Illinois 529 college savings plan. The Treasurer’s office has been teaming up with Illinois museums to provide free or discounted admission while teaching families about college saving...
IHSA baseball playoffs 2024: Predictions for the Class 1A and 2A Illinois state finals
The Illinois High School Association Class 1A and 2A baseball state finals are back on May 31 and June 1 at Dozer Park in Peoria. Here is information about the 2024 matchups, including top players and our predictions for which teams will head home with the biggest trophies among the eight small schools.
25 Sports HIgh School Tuesday- May 28, 2024
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Notre Dame Irish won their soccer super-sectional, 4-0, over New Lenox Providence to advance to the 2A State Final Four. Washington’s historic lacrosse season ended with an Elite 8 loss. Metamora and Pontiac were softball winners at the 3A Washington Sectional. You can...
Peoria Notre Dame will take familiar names to the state finals
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Notre Dame Irish earned a trip to the State Final Four with a win today. The win will send Peoria Notre Dame seniors Elly Bare and Ellen Dahlquist to state after so many years watching family members at the state finals. You can watch...
Julia Hitz named to spring 2024 term honors list at Concordia University
Concordia University recently named 205 students to its honors list for the spring 2024 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester qualify for this list. Julia Hitz of Mackinaw, Illinois, was named to the spring 2024 term...
Standard and Poor's increases Illinois Central College bond rating to AA+
Standard and Poor's Global Ratings increased the bond rating for Illinois Central College (ICC) to AA+ with a stable outlook in a report issued on May 15. ICC is one of only two community colleges in the state of Illinois with an AA+ rating from Standard and Poor's. The rating...
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