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Requests for new K-12 funding likely to outstrip available resources
Illinois State Board of Education officials have received requests for public school funding totaling $748M, which is considerably smaller than last year’s requests, but still more than what is likely to be available given the current fiscal uncertainty.
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Innovations High School celebrates Community Spirit with Heartwarming Day of Thanks with the Dad Squad
Innovations High School’s Principal Alicia Arnold hosted a successful Day of Thanks event, bringing together fathers, family members, community partners, and students to celebrate community spirit, giving, and gratitude.
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From Military Service to Economic Empowerment: Shania Chandler’s Inspiring Journey
Shania Chandler, a PMP certified Army Veteran, is the Founder and CEO of the Black Girl Business Academy, an organization dedicated to helping single mothers and aspiring entrepreneurs build credit, secure funding, and launch successful businesses.
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Lawsuits Challenge New Rule that Threatens Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The Biden administration’s new rule for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will exclude employers that do not align with White House policies, potentially affecting 9 million borrowers and leading to lawsuits challenging the rule as illegal.
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Joliet Central’s Tayla Stallings earns recognition in 2025 Throwdown Illustration Challenge
Tayla Stallings of Joliet Central High School earned an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Throwdown Illustration Challenge, a virtual art competition featuring 51 of Illinois’ top high school illustrators.
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New teachers’ union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education
Stacy Davis Gates, the new president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, has called for increased taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations to increase state spending on education and other public services.
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Joliet Public Schools Celebrates Principal for a Day with Community Members
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed community and business members into their schools for the annual Principal for a Day Celebration, where they assisted with various school activities.
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Will County ROE STEAM Fair Celebrates Innovation in Education
The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center to celebrate the power of STEAM in shaping the future and to provide interactive presentations and exploration of STEAM learning for educators, students, and community members.
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JJC Board of Trustees approves land negotiations for future Grundy County Campus
The Joliet Junior College board of trustees has approved a resolution to begin negotiations for the acquisition of 20 acres of land in Morris, Illinois, in order to expand its presence in Grundy County and offer academic programs tailored to the region’s evolving needs.
