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Fifth plaintiff suing PBL, claiming inappropriate touching by teacher Rob Pacey | Ford County Chronicle PAXTON — A fifth plaintiff is suing the Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district, suspended teacher and former coach Rob Pacey and three current or former administrators, claiming that Pacey inappropriately...

Fifth plaintiff suing PBL, claiming inappropriate touching by teacher Rob Pacey

Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits - IPM Newsroom A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.

Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits

Trump asserts control of Washington DC police, will deploy National Guard in nation's capital - IPM Newsroom The move comes over the objections of local leaders, despite the fact violent crime plunged to a 30-year low last year, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Trump asserts control of Washington DC police, will deploy National Guard in nation’s capital

Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process - IPM Newsroom Six faculty positions are being eliminated as part of the academic restructuring.

Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process

217 Today: Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process - IPM Newsroom In today’s deep dive, students across Illinois will soon head back to class. But one college in our state is phasing out ten majors.

217 Today: Monmouth College phasing out ten majors, enhancing other programs following academic prioritization process

Schlarman's interim principal returns, but football program halted for school year Tracy Cherry is back for another school year.

Schlarman's interim principal returns, but football program halted for school year

🌱 Patch AM: Local athlete shares his journey in Illinois football Also check out Candlelight: Rings and Dragons on the Champaign Patch calendar

Patch AM: Local athlete shares his journey in Illinois football

🌱 Patch AM: New building permits highlight growth in Champaign County Also check out The Flamazing Race! on the Champaign Patch calendar

Patch AM: New building permits highlight growth in Champaign County

Former Illini Coleman Hawkins adjusts to NBA style of play with Golden State Warriors - The Daily Illini Former Illini Coleman Hawkins spoke to The Daily Illini about adjusting to pro hoops and playing with the Warriors at NBA Summer League.

Former Illini Coleman Hawkins adjusts to NBA style of play with Golden State Warriors

GCMS school district projects $413K budget deficit; renovating recreational facilities GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley school district is projecting a $413,200 deficit gap at the end of the upcoming school year, noting four of its nine operating funds w…

GCMS school district projects $413K budget deficit; renovating recreational facilities

Measles cases are on the rise — and a new semester beginning could impact C-U’s risk - IPM Newsroom URBANA — McKinley Health Center sent an email to all University of Illinois faculty, staff and students Tuesday warning them to protect themselves from measles. As thousands travel to Champaign-Urbana...

Measles cases are on the rise — and a new semester beginning could impact C-U’s risk

Sex and the CU | Birthday parties are the real campus primaries - The Daily Illini College birthday parties can be surprisingly political — here’s what that really means, and what you should do about it.

Sex and the CU | Birthday parties are the real campus primaries

Reclaiming beauty and power in Black girlhood: A love letter to Black women - IPM Newsroom What role does beauty play in the lives of young Black girls and women, and how does it connect to identity, survival and care?

Reclaiming beauty and power in Black girlhood: A love letter to Black women

PBL staff to march to all-staff teacher institute amid unresolved contract negotiations | Ford County Chronicle PAXTON — Together, the nearly 150 certified teachers and educational support staff at Paxton-Buckley-Loda schools who remain without a new collective bargaining agreement plan to walk Tuesday morning...

PBL staff to march to all-staff teacher institute amid unresolved contract negotiations

CRIS Rural Mass Transit District’s expansion into Ford County a ‘game-changer’ | Ford County Chronicle ROBERTS — Living just outside of the tiny Ford County town of Roberts, Tim Nuss is used to having to drive 15 miles or more to get groceries, visit the doctor or go shopping, for example. He doesn’t...

CRIS Rural Mass Transit District’s expansion into Ford County a ‘game-changer’

🌱 Patch AM: Champaign County deputy injured in early morning crash Coming up on the Champaign Patch calendar: Conversation Café

Patch AM: Champaign County deputy injured in early morning crash

WCIA was proud to welcome a group of educators to our station to discuss more about the current state of education. WCIA Welcomes Educator Focus Group

WCIA Welcomes Educator Focus Group

217 Today: Meteorologist breaks down Texas flood tragedy and how to stay prepared for flooding in Illinois - IPM Newsroom In today’s deep dive, the weather story that dominated the news this summer was the Texas flood tragedy. An Illinois meteorologist breaks down what happened and why you should never risk driving through...

217 Today: Meteorologist breaks down Texas flood tragedy and how to stay prepared for flooding in Illinois

Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois - IPM Newsroom Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the FBI has no jurisdiction because the Texas lawmakers are not breaking any federal laws.

Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois

Q&A: Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler shares some insight as school year is set to begin | Vermilion Today Search form

Q&A: Vermilion Parish Superintendent Tommy Byler shares some insight as school year is set to begin

GCMS school district’s proposed budget projects $413,200 deficit | Ford County Chronicle GIBSON CITY — The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley school board has set a public hearing for next month on the proposed budget for this fiscal year, which projects a $413,200 overall deficit. With projected...

GCMS school district’s proposed budget projects $413,200 deficit

Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River - IPM Newsroom The helicopter crew was near East Alton, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of St. Louis, when it careened into the barge on the Missouri side of the river. Authorities said no other injuries were reported.

Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River

Texas senator says FBI will help find Democrats who fled the state, Pritzker calls it 'grandstanding' - IPM Newsroom The request sets the stage for an escalation of a war between the Trump administration and Illinois Democrats, with Gov. JB Pritzker at the helm.

Texas senator says FBI will help find Democrats who fled the state, Pritzker calls it ‘grandstanding’

Cameras in courtroom requested in lawsuit vs. PBL teacher, administrators | Ford County Chronicle PAXTON — News media have requested to be allowed to use cameras and recording equipment in the courtroom when a hearing is held next month in a civil case alleging the inappropriate touching of female...

Cameras in courtroom requested in lawsuit vs. PBL teacher, administrators

Teacher of the Week: Danielle Mallett, 2nd Grade Dual Language, Stratton Academy of the Arts Second-grade teacher Danielle Mallett has taught in Stratton Academy of the Arts' dual-language program since she graduated from the University of Illinois in 2017.

Teacher of the Week: Danielle Mallett, 2nd Grade Dual Language, Stratton Academy of the Arts

Mattoon invests in algaecide, new water pump to prevent future water emergencies - IPM Newsroom The city of Mattoon will be spending around $300,000 to prevent harmful algal blooms like the one that tainted its drinking water a month ago.

Mattoon invests in algaecide, new water pump to prevent future water emergencies

Urbana intersection closed for investigation of crash involving deputy - IPM Newsroom The officer is in the hospital in serious condition but is stable. There's no information about the driver of the truck.

Urbana intersection closed for investigation of crash involving deputy

🌱 Patch AM: Free physicals offered to local students this school year Spotted on the Champaign calendar: Family Fun Night

Patch AM: Free physicals offered to local students this school year

217 Today: Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers - IPM Newsroom In today’s deep dive, governor JB Pritzker speaks to NPR about why Illinois is hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort in their state.

217 Today: Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers

Educators who helped thousands of hungry Illinoisans find food are out of a job - IPM Newsroom The workers provided nutrition education for people eligible for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.

Educators who helped thousands of hungry Illinoisans find food are out of a job