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Illinois lawmakers just introduced legislation to ban school-based ticketing. It’s where students receive fines for city ordinance violations for in-school behavior. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports…

Students bring their voice to northern Illinois school boards."There're so many students who want to make change, and I just feel like they don't know where to start.”How can these students represent all students -- even the elementary schoolers? Learn more...

With our student correspondent segment, we follow a group of students in a club, sport, or activity throughout their entire season -- the highs and lows and the friends they make along the way. Listen to our year with DeKalb High School’s forensics team.

Civil rights groups filed a federal complaint against Rockford Public Schools. It claims the district discriminates against students by over-referring them to police for tickets.“We saw students and their families getting defaulted for $750.”More details on the complaint.

We interviewed the same teacher every single month during the school year to give you an honest look at the hard work that goes into teaching every day.

Over the past decade, school districts in northern Illinois have lowered their local tax rates. How? Peter Medlin finds out…

On Tuesday, two civil rights organizations filed a federal complaint against Rockford Public Schools, alleging discriminatory discipline practices.

¿Qué es un Plan de Educación Individualizada? ¿Qué lo diferencia con un plan 504? ¿Cómo lo consigo? WNIJ les tiene una guía para ayudar con cada parte.

What is an Individualized Education Plan? How is it different than a 504 plan? How do I get one? WNIJ has a guide to help break it all down for you.

WNIJ's Peter Medlin rode along on a school bus one morning in Rockford to hear about how the shortage is affecting drivers and students.