Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program
Eleven apprenticeships are underway in IRMA’s apprenticeship program, and organizers are celebrating early results.
Education
The latest education news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit
The theme for the gathering was community, awareness and connection.
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
The staff union is seeking higher pay from university officials in stagnant negotiations
Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states
Despite governor-led efforts to expand preschool programs, a nationwide report says Illinois’ progress has stalled.
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease school bus driver shortage
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Faculty at University of Illinois Springfield reach tentative agreement to end strike
Terms of the agreement will not be disclosed until they have been approved by both parties.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of just eight states that have no restrictions on cellphone use in public schools.
Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week
The two sides have reached an agreement over parking and professional development opportunities and have more bargaining session scheduled
State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools
As lawmakers piece together a state budget, public school funding looms large.
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
The strike comes as state lawmakers consider a new funding distribution plan for state universities
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