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.

The ejections came after an altercation on the field after a play. Players who are ejected according to District 186 are typically benched for one game

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for the 52,000 square-foot Library Commons, which will feature a flexible layout with various study areas and a classroom with seating for more than one hundred students

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is conducting the search to replace Jennifer Gill, who announced her retirement at the end of the current school year.

Ball-Chatham School District Superintendent, Dr. Becca Lamon, stated that the accusation was not based on first-hand knowledge and confirmed there was no danger to students.

Taylorville Police did not provide details of the threat. Taylorville school officials identified the student as a 14-year-old girl.

An assistant principal at Lanphier High School has been placed on paid leave after being arrested for aggravated battery involving at least two students at the school on Friday.

Board member Debi Iams cast the only vote against the budget. The 268-million-dollar spending plan has a deficit of 17.9 million dollars, which will be covered by reserves.

According to school officials a teacher discovered the students with the toy in a bathroom. The gun was quickly identified as a toy.

The 312 first-year student enrollment this fall is a 19 percent increase from one year ago.