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Peoria Public Schools hires its next superintendent
Peoria Public Schools hires its next superintendent
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Public Schools has found its new leader, as well as his right-hand man. On Monday night,...
wmbdradio.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Peoria Public Schools hires its next superintendent
Eisenhower High School to compete in Poetry Out Loud
Eisenhower High School to compete in Poetry Out Loud
January 26, 2026 - The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional C...
nowdecatur.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Eisenhower High School to compete in Poetry Out Loud
Lyons Township District 204 eyes broker hire to market Willow Springs land
Lyons Township District 204 eyes broker hire to market Willow Springs land
The Lyons Township High School District 204 board wants a real estate broker to help it sell property the district owns in Willow Springs.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Lyons Township District 204 eyes broker hire to market Willow Springs land
QPS looking at changes in electrical upgrade project | Quincy Public Schools | whig.com
QPS looking at changes in electrical upgrade project
QUINCY — Making changes in a planned electrical upgrade at Quincy High School should save money for Quincy Public Schools.
www.whig.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:39 AM
QPS looking at changes in electrical upgrade project | Quincy Public Schools | whig.com
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
More details on potential impacts
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January 27, 2026 at 2:33 AM
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
Rockford Education Association shares insight into strike authorization vote
Rockford Education Association shares insight into strike authorization vote
Contract negotiations have been ongoing for nine months.
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Rockford Education Association shares insight into strike authorization vote
QND Fund Drive sets goal | Quincy Parochial Schools | whig.com
QND Fund Drive sets goal
QUINCY — The goal is $505,000 for the 2026 Quincy Notre Dame Fund Drive.
www.whig.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:15 AM
QND Fund Drive sets goal | Quincy Parochial Schools | whig.com
Peoria School board names Jerry Bell next superintendent, adds new deputy superintendent role
Peoria School board names Jerry Bell next superintendent, adds new deputy superintendent role
The Peoria Public Schools Board of Education has hired Jerry Bell as the new superintendent and Renee Andrews as the deputy superintendent, with both of them agreeing to take urgent action to fix t…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Peoria School board names Jerry Bell next superintendent, adds new deputy superintendent role
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
An elementary school teacher's social media post is drawing outrage from some parents in the west suburbs.
abc7chicago.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:33 AM
West Chicago teacher's 'Go ICE' post on social media draws outrage from school community
Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools in Illinois due to enrollment and financial concerns
Chicago Archdiocese to close 5 additional schools in Illinois due to enrollment and financial concerns
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools in Illinois due to enrollment and financial concerns
Many challenges ahead as Illinois unifies early childhood programs, report finds
Many challenges ahead as Illinois unifies early childhood programs, report finds
State officials say putting early childhood programs under one agency will make it easier for families to navigate a complex system. But a new report notes there’s lots of obstacles to overcome.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Many challenges ahead as Illinois unifies early childhood programs, report finds
Parents react after substitute at south suburban Catholic school fired over child molestation claims
Parents react after substitute at south suburban Catholic school fired over child molestation claims
School parents are reacting, after a substitute teacher that has worked at multiple schools within the Chicago Archdiocese has been fired.
abc7chicago.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Parents react after substitute at south suburban Catholic school fired over child molestation claims
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
Northwest Suburban High School District 214 will spend $8 million to replace running tracks, synthetic field turf and stadium lights at Buffalo Grove, John Hersey and Prospect high schools, in additio...
www.dailyherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:22 PM
$8 million for stadium renovations this summer in Dist. 214
Rockford schools prepare for potential strike as negotiations continue
Rockford schools prepare for potential strike as negotiations continue
The Rockford Public School District has responded to the teacher’s union’s vote to authorize a strike, with Superintendent Ehren Jarrett saying he is “disappointed” by the d…
www.mystateline.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Rockford schools prepare for potential strike as negotiations continue
Meet the women starting a ‘Promise Zone’ at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
Meet the women starting a 'Promise Zone' at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy - IPM Newsroom
A group of women want to help Champaign Unit 4 School District keep its promises to Black children.
ipmnewsroom.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Meet the women starting a ‘Promise Zone’ at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
Edwardsville District 7 to have another e-learning day on Jan. 26
Edwardsville District 7 to have another e-learning day on Jan. 26
"We truly appreciate your flexibility as we navigate these back-to-back days," a district email says.
www.theintelligencer.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Edwardsville District 7 to have another e-learning day on Jan. 26
D113A Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar
D113A Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The first day of school will be Aug. 13.
patch.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
D113A Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
RPS 205 is offering details to parents on what school would look like during a potential teachers' strike.
www.wrex.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
RPS 205 details what school would look like ahead of potential strike
Centennial HS charity archery tournament hits 'near and dear' to their hearts, supporting one of their own
Centennial HS charity archery tournament hits ‘near and dear’ to their hearts, supporting one of their own
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Centennial High School Archery team continued a tradition on Saturday they’ve been hosting for half a decade. Their charity archery tournament raises money …
www.wcia.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Centennial HS charity archery tournament hits 'near and dear' to their hearts, supporting one of their own
School District names new elementary principals
www.advantagenews.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM
School District names new elementary principals
High school seniors encouraged to apply for ‘Road to Success’ scholarship
www.ibjonline.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM
High school seniors encouraged to apply for ‘Road to Success’ scholarship
Lincoln Middle School eighth grader launches care closet to help peers
This Lincoln student turned kindness into something tangible
“You don't gotta tell me how awesome she is,” the principal says.
www.theintelligencer.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Lincoln Middle School eighth grader launches care closet to help peers
Rock Island High School Teacher wins national STEM grant
Rock Island High School Teacher wins national STEM grant
Rock Island High School chemistry classes will see some new equipment in their classrooms after a teacher won a national grant.
qctimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Rock Island High School Teacher wins national STEM grant
Technology is good, but H-F High sets some restrictions
Technology is good, but H-F High sets some restrictions - HF Chronicle
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is all for new technologies in classrooms – to a point. The District 233 school board on Jan. 20 gave its approval to a purchase of an Anatomage Table for use in science...
www.hfchronicle.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Technology is good, but H-F High sets some restrictions
D65 voted to close Kingsley Elementary School. Here’s what parents want moving forward.
Kingsley parents call for clear transition process at closure hearings
After two failed votes in the fall, the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education unanimously voted to close Kingsley Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year alongside Dr. Bessie Rhodes...
dailynorthwestern.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:39 AM
D65 voted to close Kingsley Elementary School. Here’s what parents want moving forward.