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SHG's Jake Kepler wreaks just as much havoc in baseball as does in football
ROCHESTER — Jake Kepler will carry on his football career at the Air Force Academy. The Sacred Heart-Griffin senior signed with the Division I Falcons as a defensive prospect in February, but there was never a doubt in his mind that he was going to return for his final high school baseball season.
Illinois State Board of Education votes to deny Quest’s appeal; charter schools to close
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Less than two hours after the meeting started, Quest supporters heard the news they didn’t want to hear. Six Illinois State Board of Education members voted Wednesday to accept the state superintendent’s recommendation to close Quest Charter Academy and Middle School, which had roughly 400 students and fold them into Peoria Public Schools. One person abstained.
Illinois bill could allow liquor inside Treasurer's downtown Springfield office for receptions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The former Springfield Marine Bank building across from the Old State Capitol may be able to sell liquor soon. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has asked lawmakers to pass a plan this spring to allow his downtown office to have liquor delivered, sold or dispensed. Rep....
Postal Service pauses plans to convert Springfield and Champaign facilities until 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — The United States Postal Service is pumping the brakes on a program to convert nearly 60 facilities across the country, including ones in Champaign and Springfield. In a letter to Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) from earlier this month, USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service will not implement the […]
Chicago teachers rally at state capitol for additional $1B in funding
CHICAGO - Hundreds of Chicago teachers ditched their classrooms and headed to Springfield on Wednesday. They're demanding an extra $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools. But are state lawmakers listening?. The demands are likely to fall on deaf ears. But we spoke with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez...
Decatur EV survey accepting last submissions
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Wednesday is the last day for the public to submit feedback about electric vehicle infrastructure in Decatur. The city opened a survey at the start of the month to learn where charging stations and other infrastructure would be best deployed in Decatur. Officials said the feedback would help their consultant better […]
Plan requiring school vendors follow statewide literacy standards heads to Pritzker's desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A plan heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk would require school vendors and learning partners to comply with the state's new comprehensive literacy plan. Lawmakers and advocates say vendors responsible for English language arts improvement plans should abide by the Literacy and Justice for All...
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