Debates over perceived advantages private schools have over public schools in Illinois High School Association [IHSA] athletics continued as the state football championships played out in Normal and DeKalb.

The Bloomington-Normal Deaf Club is bringing holiday festivities to kids who often miss out on some of the fun the season can bring. They started with an ASL class at University High School.

If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state’s K-12 education budget by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education reports that nearly 190,000 students are enrolled across the state for the Fall 2025 semester.

University High School hosted a ceremony Friday celebrating its volleyball team for winning the IHSA Class 3A State Championship.

Enrollment at public universities in Illinois grew to a 10-year high of 189,791 students, a 2.3% increase over last year, according to figures released by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.

The LeRoy school district now has up-to-date 3D school maps, allowing first responders to more quickly respond to emergencies. Other countywide schools are showing interest.

Jen Woodrum presented on self-regulation at a behavioral health forum Thursday at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.

The Bloomington-based early learning center for low-income families will not be affected by a fiscal cliff faced by many Head Start programs if the government shutdown extends into November.