Rural schools in Illinois are battling a teacher shortage using fast-track certifications & retirees to keep classrooms staffed.

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A bill in Springfield could land parents in jail if they don’t fill out paperwork properly. It sounds outlandish, but that’s one of the components of House Bill 2827, referred to as the Homeschool Act ...

Roughly 3,864 positions across Illinois are unfilled this school year, while 6,117 positions were filled through alternative ...

First editions share shelf space with well-loved childhood favorites whose cracked spines tell stories of repeated readings under flashlights after bedtime. The vinyl record section has enjoyed a ...

The No. 20 nationally-ranked Michigan Tech men’s basketball squad is headed to Springfield, Illinois, for the NCAA Division ...

The Peoria Manual Rams basketball program is headed back to the IHSA state finals for the 24th time in its storied history.

Increased pay for educators, better school conditions, mentoring and mental-health support are key factors cited by educators ...

The annual educators’ survey showed lack of applicants, salary issues and poor working conditions are among the main causes.

Rural Illinois schools struggle with a growing teacher shortage, relying on retirees and fast-track certifications to cope.

The Ferris State University men's and women's basketball squads have officially earned an NCAA Division II Tournament bid ...

Illinois educators highlight low pay and poor working conditions as key obstacles to teacher recruitment and retention.