Education

The event is back by popular demand.

EECA will award ten grants to support innovative projects that enhance learning and increase educational resources.

Schools represented were from Lawrence to Massac counties.

The tour included visits to Gettysburg, the U.S. Capitol, and the White House.

Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, June 30.

All students who complete the challenge will receive an official certificate from the Illinois Senate.

The action team said it's currently working find options to hold the Expo in 2026.

The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Lori Ragland as Rend Lake College's eighth President.

This federal program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by ISBE, ensures that children in participating child care centers, after-school programs, day care homes, and emergency shelters receive nutritious meals at no cost to families.

This data complements the Annie E. Casey Foundation Data Book by taking the national "rankings" and offering a more detailed, localized view of child well-being.