Mar. 4, 2026
Granite City School District 9 Announces Young Authors Winners
38 students selected to represent district at Madison County Young Author Conference
Mar. 4, 2026
Zion Lutheran School Hosts Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House
Parents invited to learn about Zion's preschool and full-day kindergarten programs.
Feb. 28, 2026
Northwest Elementary Math Teacher Nominated As Finalist For Golden Apple Excellence In Teaching Award
Evergreen Park families can celebrate Northwest Elementary math teacher Shavon Brewer, who has been named one of 30 statewide finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Feb. 26, 2026
Brilliant Brown Boys' 'Book Bonanza' Celebrates Reading in Greater Grand Crossing
The free event will feature books priced 50 cents to $1, community story time, games, and more.
Feb. 24, 2026
Madison School District to Continue Integrated Preschool Program
The district will offer the high-quality, play-based learning program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Feb. 24, 2026
Champaign County Judiciary Announces Law Day Events and Student Contests
Essay and poster competitions planned ahead of May 1 courthouse celebration.
Feb. 23, 2026
Elmhurst Elementary Principal Leaving In June
Sheleen DeLockery has presided over Emerson Elementary during the pandemic years.
Feb. 22, 2026
Jacksonville School District Eyes $15.55M Bond for New Elementary School
District to consider issuing bonds to replace aging Murrayville-Woodson elementary campus
Feb. 21, 2026
Springfield School District Considers Earlier Start to School Year
Concerns over Illinois State Fair parking and revenue impact school calendar discussions.
Feb. 20, 2026
Zion Lutheran Students Visit Lincoln Sites
Field trip caps off Illinois history unit for fifth and sixth graders.
Feb. 16, 2026
STEAM Olympics Draws Hundreds of Students to Bloomington
Annual event showcases young learners' skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math
Feb. 15, 2026
Illinois Honors Jersey Teacher with Prestigious Award
Christy Schilling recognized by state for outstanding classroom dedication
Feb. 12, 2026
Birth to Five Illinois Awards Grant to Saline County Collaboration
The $12,500 Planning Grant will help create a new Local Early Childhood Collaboration in Saline County.
Feb. 11, 2026
Illinois Schools Awarded Nearly $40K for Habitat Projects
Four local schools receive grants from state conservation program
Feb. 11, 2026
North Greene Pre-K Boosts Kindergarten Readiness
Illinois data shows early education programs build critical social-emotional skills
Feb. 11, 2026
Westwood Elementary 5th Grader Named Student of the Week
Lucas Welch recognized for academic and extracurricular achievements
Feb. 9, 2026
10 Students Top D131 Great Reading Tournament
Over 7,000 students from 14 schools participated in the fall edition of the reading competition.
