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Decatur childcare provider discusses need for 24-hour daycare
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — On Monday, the Decatur City Council approved more than $700 million and contractor bids to bring the old Wee Folks daycare back to life. A childcare provider spoke about what she envisions for the space. Richelle Dunbar, Decatur’s Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development, said it’ll hopefully fulfill a crucial […]
District 186 discusses cell phone ban for students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WAND) - A week after DPS61 finalized a plan to ban cell phones in schools across the district, Springfield's District 186 met to discuss their options. "We've got concerns about the emotional health of the students, there's distractions throughout the day that manifest into poor grades, but then at the core, I think that the biggest problem we've been facing are the behavioral issues," Micah Miller, President of the District 186 Board, said.
Cerro Gordo School Board accepts art grant, names football field
The Cerro Gordo school board held its June meeting Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. The meeting started with sn Amended Budget hearing. The property tax money from Piatt County was received in June last year and will be expected this year in June or July at the latest. The budget will work out regardless even though the fiscal year ends June 30. The total budget remains solidly in the black.
Millikin President Dr. Jim Reynolds announces retirement in June 2025
July 1, 2024 –Millikin University’s 16th President, Dr. Jim Reynolds, has announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2025. Reynolds was elected the 16th president of Millikin in July 2020. “After spending time reflecting on my career in higher education and with input from my wife Sue, I...
Lights, camera, learning! Students produce short film at Millikin camp
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Millikin University is bringing local high school students together to find a love and appreciation for the arts. The university is providing an immersive experience for students to learn more about the film industry with one-on-one interaction with instructors. The new program allowed students to put together a short film from start to finish.
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