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Niemerg bill would give school boards option to display ‘In God We Trust’ on school buildings

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 9, 2021

Freshman state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is leading an effort to give local school districts the authority to decide whether they want to phrase “In God We Trust” on public school buildings.

As IHSA, Pritzker clash on starting school season, one coach says it's 'putting all of the pressure on the schools'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 13, 2020

After the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) made the decision not to follow Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s edict that changed the risk level of participation in sports, parents, coaches and athletes had offered their reactions to the organization’s move.

Southeasterrn Illinois College reopens Oldham Center for Child Study under state mandates for COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 20, 2020

Southeasterrn Illinois College has reopened the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study, though they have limited the number of children in order to comply with state mandates related to the COVID-19 crisis.

New bill seeks to avoid shortage as Illinois prepares to lose 21,000 nurses in next year alone

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 13, 2020

A bill currently making its way through Illinois House committees could increase the total number of medical practitioners in the state over night.