With budget impasse, an IL college cancels 3 days
The state of IL, even after 22 months of impasse, still has no budget, and schools, struggling to make ends meet, drop services.
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Obituary: Tiffany & Brittany Coffland; shot by father
16-year-old twin sisters were shot to death by their father in St Charles, IL, and he then turned the gun on himself.
New Trier to conduct racism workshops for students
A few people say a day of seminars and workshops at a predominantly white school near Chicago doesn't include enough "conservative" voice.
Judge denies Chicago’s ‘right’ to elected school board
A lawsuit by a former IL gov. and a few residents seeks to have the courts order the city of Chicago to have an elected school board.
S. Elgin boy recovering after attack at school
A 7th grader was attacked in the hallway at school in South Elgin, IL. He slipped into a coma and is now recovering, as the family seeks info.
Student newspaper returns to Quincy, digitally
Welcome back to the exploratory world of high school student journalism, <em>The Q-Review</em> at Quincy HS in Illinois.
Chicago Public Schools: Rauner cheats kids
Chicago Public Schools sent out a letter earlier this week, blaming Gov. Rauner of being like Pres. Trump, stealing from the most vulnerable children.
We grow with birthdays & celebrations
Where does the idea of a birthday party come from? How do you celebrate birthdays? And what, exactly, are you celebrating?
Libertyville stands strong after 4 students die
Deaths of 3 students at Libertyville HS over Thanksgiving shook the community, but teams, along with a whole community, stand strong in their wake.
Galena referendum seeks construction, safety
Should Galena schools be upgraded? It will take a voter-approved bond issue to make that happen, and voters will decide in April.