The program means when police respond to any call that involves a child or teen, they will send their principal a message that simply says "handle with care," along with the student's name.

Enrollment at Illinois' public university campuses is at a 10-year high of nearly 190 thousand students this year.

The proposed levy is 4.56 percent above last year's tax extension.

An assistant principal at Lanphier High School charged with battery for an incident with at least two students in September at the school has resigned.

Students and faculty at several university campuses in Illinois are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to release more than 29 million dollars in higher education funding.

Molly Edmonds will begin duties as Rochester superintendent on July 1st, 2026.

The program covers tuition and fees for qualified first-time, first-year undergraduate students.

New leaders at the Illinois Federation of Teachers say Illinois needs to increase its spending on K-through-12 education, even if that means raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.

More than 1500 people took part in the survey including, parents, school faculty, administrators, community members, and even students.

The program will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Sibert Theatre, located inside the McGaw Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.