Illinois sees a rise in divisive school board races
Some Illinois school board candidates are running to limit teaching about systemic racism to banning policies inclusive of LGBTQ students.
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How is Illinois’ health 15 years after the smoking ban began?
Fifteen years after the state effectively banned indoor public smoking, has Illinois curbed the health effects of smoking?
New state superintendent working on staff shortages; saddened by schools being center of culture wars
New ISBE superintendent Tony Sanders addresses mental health concerns, staff recruitment and retainment, criticism of the inclusion of diversity in lessons, and other public school issues.
Champaign mayoral candidates discuss future plans at Illinois Public Media forum
The candidates running for mayor of Champaign in the April 4, 2023 election gathered for a one-hour forum.
Why are some people considering a four-day work week?
Though a 40-hour workweek has been the standard for many years, many have been reconsidering their ideas around how work schedules should be set up, including reducing the workweek to four days.