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Effingham High School Earns Highest State Performance Designation, Three Additional Unit 40 Schools Recognized

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Unit 40 Schools is celebrating strong results in the 2026 Illinois School Report Card, highlighted by Effingham High School earning an overall Exemplary designation, the highest of five performance designations awarded to Illinois schools. Summative Designations provide a measure of school performance and progress in academic...

Effingham, IL · 19h
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thecounty-chronicle.com

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Arthur Rotary tours new school construction

ROTARIANS AND GUESTS are shown after touring the school construction site. Pictured are Shannon Cheek, district superintendent, Ben Johnson, ALAH grad 2024, Gene Good, Dave Allen, Randy Rafferty, Rod Randall, Jaime Rafferty, Steffanie Seegmiller, ALAH principal, Marsha Bowyer, Karen Good, Rotary president and Kevin Huffman. Not pictured: Jill Bunker and Clayton Herschberger.

Arthur, IL · 3d
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MT ZION SCHOOL BOARD – Vote to charge non-resident tuition

The Mt. Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education ruled Oct. 13 that a student identified as Student 2026-A, and the student’s parent or guardian, are not district residents and are therefore ineligible to attend district schools. The Board voted 5-0 to require tuition payment for each day the student attended while ineligible and directed the administration to notify the family.

Mt Zion, IL · 3d

nowdecatur.com

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Decatur Native and Millikin Alumnus A.D. Carson to Deliver Moore Lecture December 1

November 10, 2026 – Millikin University will welcome back Decatur native and alumnus Dr. A.D. Carson for the 2026 James W. Moore Lecture on Tuesday, December 1. Carson will present “A Beginner’s Guide to Being Dope,” a lecture and reading from his latest book, “Being Dope: Hip-Hop & Theory through Mixtape Memoir,” published this year by Oxford University Press.

Decatur, IL · 1d
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DPS61 Board of Education Highlights for November 10th

November 11, 2026 – The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 10th, 2026. Alyssa Patrick, Director of Communications & Public Relations for DPS61, provided the following notes:. Key Highlights.     Decatur Public Schools is committed to helping every student grow and succeed. Our work...

Decatur, IL · 19h

My Journal Courier

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Diocese of Springfield exploring creation of classical Catholic high school

The Diocese of Springfield is looking to establish the Fulton Sheen Academy, a classical Catholic high school, by fall 2027.

Springfield, IL · 17h

High School On SI

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Illinois High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 9, 2026)

East St. Louis stays on top as Lincoln-Way East, Brother Rice and Chicago Mt. Carmel also advance in IHSA playoffs; Morris and New Trier join make their Top 25 debuts.

Illinois · 1d

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District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Remote learning, a vestige of the covid days for school kids, will no longer be the alternative of choice to winter weather in District 186. Superintendent Terrance Jordan says the district will return to cancelling school for a snow day. That means the days will have to be made up at the end of the school year.

Springfield, IL · 2d

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A recent study of five percent of Illinois State students are “Non-traditional” shocks certain people

A recent statistic come out that 5% of Illinois State University students are considered “Non-Traditional.”. Non traditional students are students that had a gap from when they left high school and when they started college. Senior Program Coordinator and Leadership Education and Development Britt Kotiw says there are many...

Springfield, IL · 1d

WCIA

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Scores: IHSA football playoffs (11/07/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Saturday, Oct. 7, saw the third week of playoffs for high school football in Illinois play out and several teams in the WCIA 3 viewing area advance to the quarterfinals. Saturday’s winners are just three wins away from a state title. Check out Central Illinois scores below. This story will be […]

Illinois · 4d

NBC Chicago

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Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Evanston, IL · 2d

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ISU Hosts its 3rd Band Competition with Bands all across the State

This past Thursday, bands from across the state battled out in the Battle of Bands competition. This event was held by Illinois State’s WZND radio station. Seven bands from across Illinois came together to compete. Elizabeth Zoerner, organizer of the event, says the goal of this event was to...

Normal, IL · 2d

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New records detail Sun Prairie superintendent’s licensing dispute as DPI reviews Rockford experience

SUN PRAIRIE , Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin education officials say they are talking with Rockford Public Schools about the work Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed performed in Illinois as they consider his options for a Wisconsin license. The Department of Public Instruction told 15 Investigates it expects Reed to...

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Illinois high school soccer coaches honor state's top players

Marquette Catholic’s Parker Belchik and James Fischer among southwestern Illinois boys soccer players named with All-Sectional by the IHSSCA.

Illinois · 21h

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University of Illinois Foundation reports 9.6% endowment return for fiscal year 2026

The University of Illinois Foundation reported a 9.6% return on its active endowment for fiscal year 2026 — an improvement from 3.3% the year before, which was the lowest in the U.S. among university foundations. The foundation announced its financial results at its annual meeting on Oct. 23. It...

Illinois · 1d

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Rigorous course participation rose after 2021 law, University of Illinois report finds

Since Illinois passed legislation in 2021 to automatically enroll high school students who exceed state standards in English/language arts, math or science in the “next most rigorous level of advanced coursework,” participation in dual credit and Advanced Placement has increased more than in previous years, according to University of Illinois research.

Illinois · 15h

My Journal Courier

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Franklin Elementary student competition raises money for military care packages

Franklin Elementary students are collecting change and candy to help send military care packages overseas for Veterans Day.

Franklin, IL · 1d

capitolcitynow.com

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Illinois educators, school leaders ask lawmakers for funding boost

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois teachers and school leaders say state lawmakers should look into better ways to fund public schools after nearly a decade since the evidence-based funding model took effect. Schools across the state are well below the adequate funding level promised in 2017. Advocates said they...

Illinois · 2d

taylorvilledailynews.com

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Taylorville School Board To Discuss Campus Maintenance And Staffing

Campus maintenance will be the highlight of tonight’s Taylorville Board of Education meeting. The Board will take up the approval of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City to being construction on new tennis courts at Taylorville High School. The Hart Media Group spoke with Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry about this last week. https://www.taylorvilledailynews.com/mayor-bruce-barry-discusses-various-projects-throughout-community/

Taylorville, IL · 2d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Analysis and viewpoint: Closing more schools will accelerate District 65’s enrollment decline

Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education posted student enrollment data for all of the school districts in the state. The RoundTable previously published data comparing Evanston/Skokie District 65’s decline in enrollment with enrollment trends in 20 other nearby school districts for 2018 through 2024. The data recently posted by ISBE allows a comparison through 2026.

Evanston, IL · 3d