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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 2h

Editorial: Transparency key when a school ceiling collapses

Perhaps it’s the Quad-Cities' recent history of collapsed buildings, but we think when parts of occupied buildings collapse, the roll out of information is vital to maintaining public trust.

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 2h

Editorial: $850M for renovations in suburban School District 214. Seriously?

Even the Chicago Bears are asking for a break from punishing property taxes. Homeowners deserve the same consideration.

www.chicagotribune.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 4h

Joliet West teacher receives Outstanding Educator Award from University of Chicago

Joliet West High Schoo teacher Jackelyn Gruneich has received the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award.

www.shawlocal.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 11h

District 233 board sets repair priorities

District 233 board sets repair priorities - HF Chronicle

Work on the tennis courts at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been included in the 2025-26 budget. Members of the Finance Committee for the District 233 school board reviewed future expenses at its...

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 11h

Chess master schools Brother Rice team

Chess master schools Brother Rice team - Southwest Regional Publishing

Chess National Master Timothy Kras visited the Brother Rice Chess Team on October 7 and shared some of what he has learned.

southwestregionalpublishing.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 16h

Former D65 superintendent still owes over $10,000 due to late payments

Former D65 superintendent still owes over $10,000 due to late payments - Evanston RoundTable

As of last week, Former Evanston/Skokie District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton still owes the district over $10,000 of a $25,000 fine he was given upon

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 16h

Batavia High School receives top honor from Illinois Art Education Association

Batavia High School is one of only five schools in the state to receive top distinction from the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA).

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 16h

QPS clarifies Bookmobile access policy

QPS clarifies Bookmobile access policy – Muddy River News

QUINCY – So while the Quincy Public Library’s bookmobile will still make periodic stops to Quincy Public School campuses, students will not be visiting the library during school hours. Interim Superintendent...

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 19h

Meridian schools receive donation from Northern IL CPR & First Aid

Northern Illinois CPR & First Aid announced a financial donation to Highland Elementary School to purchase new equipment for students to use on the playground.

www.shawlocal.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 19h

DTHS Board of Education Recap From Oct 15, 2025 • Are Solar Panels Coming?

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 22h

CTU's Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead Illinois teachers union

The powerful and divisive leader will remain as head of the Chicago Teachers Union after she was chosen Saturday to lead the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

chicago.suntimes.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Edwardsville High School warns students against skipping Oct. 20

EHS warns students against skipping Oct. 20

“Such days are not sanctioned or approved by the school,” Principal Alex Fox said in a message to parents.

www.theintelligencer.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Kids get hands-on with science at Du Quoin football game

DU QUOIN — If you’re going to capture the attention of the next generation, it helps to meet them where they are. Classroom learning can be productive, but there’s nothing

thesouthern.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Jersey Community High School Breaks Record With ILMEA Selections

Jersey High sets record with 31 students chosen for Illinois Music Educators Association District IV Band, Jazz Band, and Choir ensembles in 2024.

www.riverbender.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker to join a new federal school scholarship tax credit program, saying the state “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.”

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Rochelle Elementary School will apply for new before- and after-school program funding

The Rochelle Elementary School Board heard an update Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from HUB Program Director Yazmin Nambo, who said the district will be applying for new HUB Program funding in coming weeks.

www.shawlocal.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Tarr encourages students to stay curious

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago Public Schools lets students guide what ends up on the lunch menu

Public schools in Chicago are giving students a say in what ends up on their lunch tray during National School Lunch Week. NBC Chicago’s Kacy Standohar has t...

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois launches its own Blue Ribbon Schools program after feds cut long-standing initiative

Twenty-eight schools that had gone through the National Blue Ribbon Schools application process and were in line to receive the award before it was canceled are now the first group of Illinois blue ribbon...

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

BBCHS Board OKs bond sale for building project - Shaw Local

BBCHS board OKs bond sale for building project

The first bond sale that will go toward funding Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School’s $70 million facilities project is now taking place.

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Salem Grade School looks to move completely to Chromebooks

The Salem Grade School Board heard a proposal from its tech director Thursday night to replace Windows-based c...

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Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Washington high school to end outsourcing of bus transportation for special ed students

Washington Community High School is bringing its bus transportation service for special education students in-house. Superintendent Kyle Freeman said the switch is a money-saver for the high school.

www.wcbu.org

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

DeLand-Weldon Schools to Host Career Fair

DeLand-Weldon Schools are trying to prepare students for life after education, even if they do not live in the district Superintendent Dr. Michael Tresnak explains that next Friday, Octo...

dewittdailynews.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

CTU's Davis Gates running to replace departing longtime Illinois teachers' union president

Delegates from across the state will vote this weekend on new leadership for the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Outgoing president Dan Montgomery, who has supported the CTU, is stepping down for a new...

chicago.suntimes.com

Illinois School Network @ilschoolnet.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois Rep. Charlie Meier faces fines for blocking Facebook comments - Belleville News-Democrat

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