Who will fill four open seats on the Champaign Unit 4 school board? The unofficial results are in.
Betsy Holder, Amy Armstrong, Jamar Brown and Mark Thies have won the largest share of votes.
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From muscles to molecules, learn lots about science at the Beckman Institute this weekend
URBANA – As I enter the atrium of the Beckman Institute, natural light shines down on dozens of research projects. I walk up to Luis Rodriguez Koett, an engineering Ph.D. student in the Autonomous Material Systems Group. He has a Captain America shield on his table. “This, unfortunately, is very sturdy, very strong. It requires a…
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After decades, University of Illinois restarts repatriation of Native American ancestors
Despite being in an untenured position, Jenny Davis took a risk. She persuaded the University of Illinois to establish an office dedicated to implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
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House passes bill prohibiting book bans
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants.
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Local Champaign-Urbana tutoring programs aims aid elementary academic success
URBANA – The iRead and iCount programs provide tutoring for kindergarten and first-grade students who are having difficulties with their math and reading skills. The Champaign Unit 4 School District and Urbana School District 116 are benefiting from the programs. iRead and iCount volunteers spend one hour a week working with students over a two-month…
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How are Illinois schools preparing for the next COVID-flu season?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health said they will spend $30 million on portable air purifiers for low-income schools. Each comes with a two year supply of filters.
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Pritzker touts funding during visit to Lincoln Land Community College
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a stop in Springfield Wednesday that his budget proposal, with more money for higher education, will provide the largest increase in community college funding in two decades. “Illinois’ community colleges serve as an accelerator for local economies and individual students alike,” he said. “Illinois is poised to make history:…
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EIU faculty union contract talks continue, now with a potential strike approved by rank & file
Federally mediated contract talks between Eastern Illinois University and its faculty and support staff union are scheduled to resume Monday, April 3. When they resume, officials with the EIU-University Professionals of Illinois chapter (Illinois Federation of Teachers Local 4100) hope the administration will feel more pressure to reach a settlement, following last week’s approval of a strike authorization vote.
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LGBTQ book bans have spiked nationwide. Where do Decatur school board candidates stand?
One candidate running for Decatur school board said he supports age-restricting books with LGBTQ characters.
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Pritzker touts higher education plan, joins call for pharmacies to state abortion pill plans
Governor advises pharmacies against ‘capitulating’ to ‘threats’ by Republican AGs.
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Illinois is one of the few states that ban guns on college campuses
All but four states along with the District of Columbia allow the open carrying of a firearm either with or without a permit.
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Bill would give ‘child influencers’ a share of parents’ vlogging revenue
Measure would apply state’s Child Labor Law to ‘influencer’ videos.
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U of I grad remembered following his death in Turkey earthquake
U of I graduate Berkhan Eminsoy was one of the thousands killed by a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
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Teacher, custodian unions grill candidates for Champaign Unit 4 school board on shortages, Black Lives Matter
About three-quarters of districts in Illinois are struggling to hire bus drivers, cafeteria workers and teachers’ aides. Workers in Champaign want to know how future board members will help them.
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Pritzker touts $70 million plan for addressing teacher shortage
Grant program targets vacancies in 170 school districts accounting for 80% of vacancies.
