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Aging buildings, student costs drive Illinois State University’s $517.5 million funding request
NORMAL (25News Now) - Illinois State University is seeking about $517.5 million in state funding for fiscal 2028 to support university operations, student aid and campus improvements. The university’s Board of Trustees approved the request Oct. 23 for submission to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The request still needs...
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DeLand-Weldon Schools Suffer from New ISBE Report Card Method
The Illinois State Board of Education is taking a new approach to how they assign districts their yearly building designations. In years past, schools could have received one of three designations, the largest of which encompassed 85% of buildings. DeLand-Weldon Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Tresnak told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show Friday that now there are five designations, which is having some negative effects on his data.
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ISU looking for contractor to build new South Campus residence hall and dining complex
Illinois State University is now looking to hire a general contractor to lead construction of a new on-campus residence hall and dining center. The South Campus residence hall would house up to 900 students, with a dining hall attached providing room for up to 425 students. Aondover Tarhule, president of Illinois State, said the extra space would ease pressures on campus — including potential needed renovations at existing residence halls.
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The Register-Mail
Stark County teacher earns prestigious Illinois State alumni honor
Leslie Rennick, a special education teacher at Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming, Illinois, was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Education Hall of Fame. Rennick was among seven alumni honored Oct. 23 during the college's annual Alumni Awards Ceremony, according to a community announcement. Rennick graduated from Illinois State in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in special education and also holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. She has spent her 23-year teaching career at Stark County Elementary School. Her work has included individualized instruction, specialized training in Orton-Gillingham instruction and collaboration with colleagues on accommodations for students. She also has developed learning experiences that connect students with the surrounding rural community. Rennick maintains relationships with students and families beyond the classroom and works to meet the individual needs of students, according to the announcement. In 2025, the Illinois State Board of Education named Rennick the Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year. She also mentors educators, advocates for the teaching profession and participates in statewide leadership opportunities. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing
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#2 ranked Wildcats set to take on familiar Chatham Glenwood team in first round of IHSA 6A playoffs
Holding the highest playoff seed in program history is more pressure than most high school football teams feel all season. However, the Normal West Wildcats are calm and confident going into the postseason as the 6A No. 2 seed. Captains Nolan Howe, Chase Sennett, Cody Muhlbauer and Jordan Stovall give...