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Capitol News Illinois | State education board OKs $10.9B budget request
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (582+ words) The Illinois State Board of Education's headquarters is pictured in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD " The Illinois State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve a budget request for the upcoming fiscal year that calls for only a minimal increase in K-12 education spending,…...
As heard on N-G Radio | Harold still standing up for the bullied; UI’s future in the AI age; Self’s ’01 champs back in town
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (761+ words) Two decades after making it her Miss America platform, ERIKA HAROLD is still standing up for the bullied " both as executive director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and in talks she gives on the sensitive subject. "One…...
Beyond the Boardroom: Illinois State Water Survey's Jenna Shelton
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (1009+ words) "try to buy second-hand as much as possible. One, it saves money, but more importantly, it reduces the impact on Earth's resources," Jenna Shelton says. "Exercise is so important to my mental health, and I will prioritize it over almost…...
UI President Tim Killeen: 'I don't think I'm going to slow down'
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (536+ words) University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen during the opening reception for the 25th Ebertfest at his house in Urbana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen in his campus office in Urbana. University of Illinois president Timothy…...
Teacher of the Week: Diamond Posey, kindergarten aide, South Side Elementary, Champaign
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (377+ words) Diamond Posey has worked as a kindergarten aide at South Side Elementary School, Champaign, for the last four years. When Diamond Posey began teaching as an aide in Casey Gossman's first-grade classroom four years ago at Champaign's South Side Elementary…...
As heard on N-G Radio | Unit 4 superintendent search process, Kirby bridge timeline, top local ZIPs for electric cars
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (571+ words) The Unit 4 school board listens to JG Consulting's CEO during a prior visit. As tough jobs go, they don't come any more demanding around here than the one the Champaign school board is preparing to fill in the weeks ahead,…...
How Gibson City has helped shape Aidan Laughery
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1908+ words) With the entire Gibson City Elementary School showing support, Illinois running Aidan Laughery returned to his hometown ahead of the Illini's bowl game. With the entire Gibson City Elementary School showing support, Illinois running back Aidan Laughery and his parents,…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Gibson City rolls out red carpet for Aidan Laughery
2+ week, 2+ day ago (323+ words) With the entire Gibson City Elementary School showing support, Illinois running Aidan Laughery returned to his hometown ahead of the Illini's bowl game. With the entire Gibson City Elementary School showing support, Illinois running back Aidan Laughery and his parents,…...
Name Dropping | Vet-tech returns to alma mater to teach Parkland College students
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1508+ words) Name Dropping: Megan Johnson, Parkland Veterinary Tech with Mr. Clyde, one of the school's cats at the school in Champaign on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. To pitch a 'My Turn' guest column, email [email protected]. CHAMPAIGN " Education wasn't in the cards for her,…...
Gies named to Order of Lincoln
3+ week, 5+ day ago (245+ words) Larry Gies addresses the crowd on Sept. 12, 2025 at the newly-named Gies Memorial Stadium. SPRINGFIELD" A University of Illinois alumnus is in the news again after having been chosen to receive one of the most prestigious awards in the state of…...