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Decatur Public Schools entering new phase of district architecture revamp

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- Decatur Public Schools is entering the next phase of a facilities revamp that aims to maximize space amidst declining enrollment and a budget deficit. For the last year, DPS has been implementing the Roadmap 2030 initiative. The district hired the architect firm Wold...

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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M

An Illinois sales tax holiday saved families an estimated $11.4 million during the 2026 back-to-school season.

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Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign School Board's Monday meeting saw fiery public comment as the district requested a waiver of administrative costs for the 2026 fiscal year. District officials said it happened because of the change in leadership at the superintendent level. The Illinois State...

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Highlights/scores: High school volleyball regional quarterfinals (10/26/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The high school volleyball playoffs kicked off across the state with regional quarterfinals. Salt Fork 2, Arcola 0 Tuscola 2, Heritage 0 Paxton-Buckley-Loda 2, Clinton 1 Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 2, Hoopeston 0 Unity 2, Uni-High 0 Centennial 2, Danville 1

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