Curt Elmore, John W Lannon, James Andrew Lubben, Courtney Montgomery and Catherine Roland have filed as candidates for the Heritage #8 School Board in the consolidated election. Elmore, Montgomery and Lannon are seeking re-election. Robert Benschneider did not file to seek another term. The consolidated election to fill four seats […]
Danielle Aguirre, Jennifer Carlson, Scott E Perkins and Brooks Bennett-Miller have filed as candidates for the St. Joseph #169 School Board in the consolidated election. All four candidates are running for re-election. The consolidated election to fill four seats will be held on April 6, 2021.
Darrin Flessner, Kyler Gorman, Dirk Harms and Alex Mohr have filed as candidates for the Prairieview-Ogden School Board in the consolidated election. Dirk Harms currently serves as board president and Darrin Flessner as vice president. Alex Mohr also currently serves on the board. The consolidated election to fill three seats […]
John Odle will become the next principal at Oakwood High School, following Tim Lee, who is set to retire at the end of the 2020-21 school year after 33 years with the district. Oakwood School Board Vice President Brenda Ludwig said a committee of nine constituents spent hours interviewing candidates […]
The Illinois State Board of Education has released guidance for assessment administration in the spring 2021, but several Illinois’ education unions are calling for standardized testing to be put off this school year. In a joint letter with the Chicago Teachers Union, the Illinois Education Association (IEA), the Illinois Principals […]
Minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another $1/hour again come Jan. 1, 2021. This will be the third increase since Jan. 1, 2020 when the minimum wage moved from $8.25/hour to $9.25/hour. On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage moved to $10/hour. Annual $1/hour increases until 2025 will […]
Legacy matters to the Heritage School District. Now 30 years into the consolidation of the Homer and ABL school districts,the Heritage District is taking the steps forward to recognize theirstudents and their heritage. In September, the board of education approved the development of threeprojects focused on recognizing the work of […]
The IHSA plans to meet with IDPH and Gov. JB Pritzker’s office prior to January to determine a timeline for 2021 sports, a press release from the IHSA said Monday. Another IHSA board meeting will be held before the New Year to finalize plans. The board, which met on Dec. […]
Illinois residents are now able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pick-up services using Electronic Benefit Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP). “The health and wellness of Illinois families is a top priority of my administration and I am pleased […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve board of trustees heard an update on the Kickapoo Rail Trail (KRT) Extension Study that was developed by the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPD) through funding from an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Statewide Planning and Research grant and local match from Carle Health […]
