Illinois

Every year, Illinois students vote on the Readers' Choice Awards for the books they loved the most. WNIJ's Peter Medlin spoke with school librarian Nichole Folkman about this year's winners, starting with the Monarch Award for K to 3rd grade readers...

On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, why being bilingual is a superpower…and how many schools are teaching it in 2024.

Hace cinco años, NIU anunció su programa de subvenciones “Huskie Pledge” para cubrir todos los gastos de matrícula de estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos. Peter Medlin nos informa cómo la universidad lo está expandiendo y agregando una nueva subvención de vivienda.

Five years ago, NIU announced its “Huskie Pledge” grant program to cover all tuition and fees for eligible students. Peter Medlin reports on how the university’s expanding it AND adding a new housing grant…

On a brand-new Teachers' Lounge Radio Show, it’s opening night for a group of students in their school’s first-ever theater production. That, a social studies teacher who also holds an elected office, and much more...

Starting this school year, Illinois high school students have been required to learn about the dangers of fentanyl. Peter Medlin has more on what those lessons look like…

A group of five statewide education organizations released a blueprint for the future of Illinois education. It’s called Vision 2030. Peter Medlin has the details…

A Rockford child care center -- that had been a community staple for over 100 years -- abruptly closed recently. Peter Medlin reports…

Monday morning, dozens of NIU staff, students, & community members delivered a signed petition to Altgeld Hall. Peter Medlin has more on the demands…

On a new Teachers' Lounge, a social studies teacher who’s also an elected school board member talks about why you should pay attention to your local school board.