Rauner calls for changes to Pre-K funding
Governor Bruce Rauner says he’s not fond of the method by which pre-kindergarten programs in the state are funded.
Gubernatorial running mates face off at Knox
Two running mates of men running to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois Governor were on the Knox campus last night.
Illinois Senate approves school funding overhaul
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on Illinois lawmakers’ efforts to approve a school funding overhaul (all times local):
Knoxville School Superintendent Steve Wilder on new science curriculum
A new science curriculum will be used in the Knoxville School District next year. District 202 Superintendent Steve Wilder talks about that, and how much money the state owes the district, on “Galesburg’s Evening News” with Will
Scott named to commission on school funding reform
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced a new 25-member commission today to draft plans for a revamp of the state’s education funding formula and a local educator was one of five Governor appointees to make the cut.
Rauner promotes plan to eliminate unfunded school mandates
LOMBARD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is promoting legislation he says would save Illinois public schools more than $200 million.
Knox Student hit at cross walk, Police call for “courtesy and education”
(UPDATED at 9:36 a.m. 10/15/15) An 18-year-old female student at Knox College was struck by a Silver Honda C-RV this evening while crossing a designated crosswalk near the campus. Authorities responded to the intersection of South and
Arthur Looks Back on 34 Years as an Educator
The outgoing superintendent in District 205 says he’s thankful for the people he has worked with during his time in the district.
Chicago’s Goodman Theatre Announces $15M Expansion
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s Goodman Theatre will undergo a major $15 million expansion.
Interview: Bart Arthur
We spoke with District #205 Superintendent Bart Arthur about the the teacher’s strike and negotiations on the WGIL Morning News.