News Progress

•February 2, 2022• By Capital News Illinois A Sangamon County judge is considering a motion to block Illinois schools from requiring people to wear face masks in classes and excluding students and staff from school buildings if they’ve had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow heard oral arguments last week in a class action lawsuit against 145 school districts that was filed last year by Greenville attorney Thomas DeVore, who has unsuccessfully challenged the state’s COVID-19 mitigation measures in several other lawsuits. In September, DeVore filed a motion for a temporary restraining … Read More

•February 2, 2022• Register today to receive a S.T.E.A.M. kit to take home. Who: Students in grades K-8. When: Two times a month from February- May What: Included will be a STEAM activity, some reading materials, and a mystery for you to solve. When you solve the mystery you will uncover a code that will give you access to a locked box that contains a prize. Yarn Matters: Do you love fiber arts? Do you crochet, knit, weave, maybe even embroider? Bring your projects, knowledge, and/or a desire to learn. … Read More

•February 2, 2022• February is the month to celebrate assessment at Lake Land College. Students and staff members are encouraged to participate in this year’s activities to learn about the importance of assessment. According to Lisa Madlem, director of assessment and program review for the college, the assessment process at Lake Land is essential to help students and staff make informed decisions that ultimately improve the teaching-learning process. … Read More