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Steeleville school board hears peanut concerns

As part of its regular December meeting on Monday, the Steeleville District 138 Board of Education heard from two parents regarding their daughter's peanut allergy.
By Pete Spitler Dec 20, 2017 10:53 AM
Benton Student of the Week

Lyric Johnson is named as "Student of the Week" for Benton Grade School.
Dec 21, 2017 2:07 PM
Buildings and Grounds Committee discusses 1925 CHS building

With the Chester school district believed to be inching higher on the state's construction list, discussion has begun regarding a master plan for the future of the district's academic buildings.
By Pete Spitler Dec 20, 2017 2:42 PM
CGS 1st- 4th grade Christmas program is joyous event

If anyone who attended the Chester Grade School 1st through 4th Grade Christmas Program didn't already have the Christmas spirit before, they sure did after experiencing this year's event.
By Jim Beers Dec 17, 2017 2:25 PM
'Sounds of the Season' fill Colbert Gym

The Chester High School Music Department put on its annual concert on December 11, as "The Sounds of the Season" filled Colbert Gymnasium.
By Jim Beers Dec 16, 2017 1:51 PM
CHS students compete in Special Olympics bowling tournament

Four Chester High School students recently competed in the Illinois Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Three of the four advanced to the sectional tournament, while one made it all the way to the state finals.
By Jim Beers Dec 7, 2017 11:31 AM
Banzai providing financial literacy for area schools

An online financial program that teaches real-world financial lessons is proving to be popular with local schools.
By Travis DeNeal Nov 30, 2017 12:05 PM
Crosby wins VFW Voice of Democracy contest again

Chester High School senior Melissa Crosby has won the VFW Voice of Democracy contest for the second year in a row.
By Staff Report Nov 20, 2017 5:10 PM
Chester school district headed toward deficit reduction again

After a year's reprieve, Chester District 139 appears headed toward having to compile another deficit reduction plan for the Illinois State Board of Education.
By Pete Spitler Nov 15, 2017 7:03 PM
Local administrators react to school funding reform bill

What's been referred to as "historic" education funding reform passed the Illinois Senate on Aug. 29, one day after lawmakers in the House passed the agreement on the third try.
By Pete Spitler Sep 1, 2017 9:40 AM

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