Local Education
District 186 Approves Contract with Company to Help with Email Phishing Scams
The Springfield School District 186 board approved a $75,000 contract with a company to filter out an increasing number of email phishing scams.
2h ago
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Education Officials Looking for New Way to Count Low-Income Students
Under the state's Evidence-Based Funding formula, the number of low-income students enrolled in a district helps determine how much state aid that district gets.
May 04, 2026
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Majority of UIS Tenure and Tenure-Track Union Votes to Approve Tentative New Contract
The union said details of the contract will be released after the ratification is complete.
Apr 29, 2026
Maton Named Horace Mann District 186 Educator of the Year
Maton has taught for 31 years including 26 in District 186.
Apr 28, 2026
Police Standoff in Jacksonville on Friday Leads to No Classes at Jacksonville Middle School
Jascksonville High School and Washington Elementary held classes as normal.
Apr 24, 2026
Stuenkel Named District 186 Coordinator of Safety and Security
His appointment with District 186 takes effect May 4th.
Apr 23, 2026
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Head of District 186 Teachers Union Addresses School Board About District's Financial Concerns
Springfield Education Association President Aaron Graves addressed the board during Monday's meeting with concerns over cuts and displacement of 45 union members, including a reminder that the first week of May is Teachers Appreciation Week.
Apr 22, 2026
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Tentative Agreement Reached Between UIS and Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty
The university and University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty announced the agreement on a three-year contract after midnight Monday
Apr 20, 2026
UIS Faculty Members Remain on Strike
Tenured and tenure-track faculty members are in their second week on the picket line, seeking a wage increase of nearly 3 percent that keeps pace with inflation.
Apr 14, 2026
UIS Faculty Strike Hits 11th Day
The university says no proposals were exchanged during the most recent joint bargaining session on Sunday, and it is waiting for a response from the union on its latest offer from Saturday.
Apr 13, 2026
