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Scientists offer modeling projections for Illinois as COVID-19 fight, stay-at-home orders continue

By Bob Pepalis | May 25, 2020

A model developed by two University of Illinois scientists shows more than 30,000 Illinoisans could have died by now if they didn’t heed Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.

Former Champaign education board member says students will not fall behind during school closures

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 20, 2020

A former Champaign County Board of Education member said with the redundancy of learning built into each school year, he does not see problems for students learning at home for the rest of the school year.

Rep. Caulkins thinks Gov. Pritzker ignores downstate Illinois' best interests due to Chicago-centric view

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 20, 2020

Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, said he’s disappointed that Illinois will not finish its school year and worries that a Chicago-centric view clouds the governor’s decision-making process.

Piatt County board chairman allegedly overpaid $960 for January meetings

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 1, 2020

Piatt County Board Chairman Ray Spencer admitted he got paid for a canceled meeting but has been silent about allegations that another $900 he billed the county was improper.