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Local FFA Members Honored at State Convention with American and Illinois FFA Degrees
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (222+ words) southernillinoisnow. com Local FFA Members Honored at State Convention with American and Illinois FFA Degrees A number of local FFA members were honored for completion of their American and Illinois State FFA degrees at the state FFA convention being held…...
Centralia City Schools Recognize Retirees
1+ day, 26+ min ago (264+ words) The Centralia City Schools Board recognized four district retirees at the regular board meeting on Tuesday and thanked them for their years of service: Diane Rush, 35 years of service, Cinnamon Blanchard, 22 years of service, Tracy De Vore, 17 years of service,…...
Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1001+ words) (WASHINGTON) " Two physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals, including physician associates and assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners and other clinical providers. The…...
Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1014+ words) by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois June 2, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign legislation imposing a statewide ban on cell phones and other wireless communication devices during instructional time in public schools and charter schools. Although many districts…...
Centralia High School Honor Roll
1+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Jasmin Sprehe Creed J. Swartzlander Emily G. Tally Landon W. Taylor Sophomore " Fourth Quarter High Honors 3. 895-above Haley M. Rau Alicia M. Romero Parker E. Russell Ethan X. Samples Justin M. Sanders Arrow S. Seats Abbigail D. Sharp Alexis M. Thomas Krimsen Z. Thompson Brent P. Toedte Josie A. Venturini Jamayah Wallace Benjamin D. Wangler…...
Usha Vance unveils 2nd annual summer reading challenge for children grades K-8
1+ week, 2+ day ago (342+ words) (NEW YORK) " Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, is rolling out her annual summer reading challenge for its second year in an effort to enhance childhood literacy and curb some of the summer reading loss that comes…...
Centralia High School Board Approves Land Purchase and Bids for Summer Improvements
1+ week, 6+ day ago (218+ words) The Centralia High School Board has acquired 6 and a half acres of real estate adjacent to the school property. Superintendent Chuck Lane says they will pay $190, 000 for the land. The board also approved three bids for summer improvement work. A…...
Salem Grads Russell, Gregg Reel In 12th-Place Finish At Collegiate Bass Championship | South Central Illinois' News, Sports and Weather Station
2+ week, 2+ day ago (17+ words) (By: Toby Gullion) Salem Community High School graduates Hunter Russell and Brogan Gregg capped off an impress. .....
Salem Grade School Budget Deficit Grows through School Year | South Central Illinois' News, Sports and Weather Station
2+ week, 5+ day ago (21+ words) The Salem Grade School Board learned the district is now facing a $1, 407, 000 deficit for the current school ye. .....
Spots still open for Missoula Children’s theater at Salem Community Theater | South Central Illinois' News, Sports and Weather Station
2+ week, 6+ day ago (21+ words) Children in First Grade or seven years of age through Senior's in high school are invited to attend the two, w. .....