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IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates in Response to ISBE Recommendation of Standard Funding for Illinois Schools

5 hours 18 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD - In response to the Illinois State Board of Education vote today to recommend the minimal required allocation in funding under the evidence-based formula , President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union, Stacy Davis Gates, issued the following statement: “The recommendation from the state board of education is not what is needed to meet this moment and we are certain it will change as others in the Assembly take up the urgent need for a ta

St. Louis Fire Department battles flames in abandoned structure

5 hours 26 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant building in South St. Louis around 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, with flames shooting from the first and second floors. The fire occurred at the intersection of Louisiana and Winnebago. Responders were called to the scene, but it remains unclear if [...]

City of St. Louis Selected for Gateways for Growth, National Program to Support Immigrant Inclusion and Growth

5 hours 33 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis has been selected to be part of the Gateways for Growth (G4G) program through the American Immigration Council and Welcoming America , two national nonprofits working to support immigrant inclusion in communities across the country. As part of G4G Round VI, the City will receive tailored research briefs, customized technical assistance and participation in a community of practice with the intention of deepening the cultivation of international communities'

The Wild Things Conference Moves South in 2026

5 hours 33 minutes ago
O'FALLON, IL. - After being held in northern Illinois for decades and growing into one of the largest conservation gatherings in the Midwest, the Wild Things Conference is taking root in Southern Illinois this month. With a focus on connecting people and nature across Illinois, the conference brings together conservation professionals, volunteers, educators, and advocates for a full day of learning about and celebrating the ecosystems and wild places of the Midwest. The Wild Things 2026 Conference