Editorial | Local taxing units across state going for Election Day gold

What will happen when the irresistible force of revenue-hungry local officials meets the immovable object of tax-weary voters?

Danville District 118 proposes tax levy

DANVILLE — District 118 is tackling financial woes by planning to issue $5 million in working cash bonds and is proposing a 4.84% tax levy, which will be on display

North Ridge social studies students get unique learning experience

DANVILLE — Seeing an early 20th Century Model-T Ford rolling down the road evokes memories everyone with a driver’s license, especially those of a certain age that probably heard stories

D65 modifies school boundary proposals - Evanston Now

Superintendent says changes "better reflect the concerns and priorities" of families.

State ag grant dollars support Ogle and Carroll counties’ youths through Agriculture in the...

The IAA Foundation awarded $691,961 in grants to 79 agricultural literacy coalitions serving 81 Illinois counties. The funding will support program materials, training, educational lessons and...

Crystal Lake 47 defends attendance plan process, transparency as it mulls next steps

Crystal Lake School District 47 said officials disagree with but respect the court's decision barring them for now from making a decision on an attendance plan that has resulted in pushback and a...

Elverado School District breaks ground on a new PreK-8 building

When the Elverado School District asked voters to support a tax referendum for a new prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade school, they responded overwhelmingly, approving the measure with about 85%...

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Stay safe behind the wheel

QUINCY, Ill.— Getting behind the wheel is a major milestone for teenagers, but with that newfound independence comes serious responsibility.

Rockford Teacher Praised for Her Patience, Kindness and Support

Congratulations to our brand new Teacher of the Week, Mrs. Lassandro from Eisenhower Middle School!

CPS high school graduation and college enrollment rates rise, but many students still struggle to...

The district’s graduation rate has been steadily growing since the early 2000s when fewer than half of students were earning a diploma in four years.

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'Old Orchard Mall Is a Terrible Neighbor': Skokie Resident Blasts Shopping Center Over Parking...

A Skokie resident said the mall tickets Niles North High School teachers and tows students' cars while they're in class.

District 300 officials seeking voter approval for $355M referendum

District 300 has a $355.5 million referendum on the ballot to fund a new career and technical education center and 20 capital projects.

Crestwood highlights importance of attendance - The Prairie Press

Crestwood School reminds parents and guardians that every school day matters. The school recently put out a notice highlighting the importance of attendance and what chronic absenteeism looks …

Paris 95 celebrates $13.1 million facility modernization project - The Prairie Press

Paris Union School District 95 hosted a community gathering Thursday, Sept. 24, to celebrate the completion of a major district-wide facility modernization project. The Community Celebration of …

L-P Board awards $356,000 pool renovation bid

The La Salle-Peru Township High School Board approved a roughly $356,000 pool renovation Wednesday, awarding the work to a contractor the district has not used before.