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Illinois regional library systems work to support Illinois school libraries

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brian Sapp
Published January 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM CST
Illinois' regional library systems are hosting a virtual town hall to connect with school leaders.
Illinois' regional library systems are hosting a virtual town hall to connect with school leaders.

With Illinois schools facing tight budgets, Illinois' library systems are trying to connect with schools to provide resources and solutions.

Illinois Heartland Library System(IHLS) and Reaching Across Illinois Library System(RAILS) are hosting a virtual town hall to connect with school leaders and librarians.

Leah Gregory, the Director of Membership and Outreach for Heartland explains the challenges school libraries face and how they hope to help.

Register for the town hall at this link: https://rails-libraries.typeform.com/libraryexchange
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Brian Sapp
Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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