COLUMBIA, Missouri (August 29, 2017) - The following students from this area were recently named to the Columbia College dean's list for the Summer Semester (May-August 2017):  Erin Lowe from Port Byron, IL, Online Campus     To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.    

“Today, members of the Illinois Senate voted in favor of legislation that will bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. First, I would like to thank Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady and other members for working together to close the gap on school funding and making sure every child across the state will have access to the best education.

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Rauner issued the following statement after the House vote:​

"Today, members of the Illinois House of Representatives voted to bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. I want to thank Speaker Madigan, Leader Durkin and their staff members for finding common ground that will reverse the inequities of our current school funding system.

Challenge 5 Day What: Every student at every school in the Quad Cities is challenged to attend school on August 30. We’re trying to break attendance records. When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 •    8:00 a.m. high fives with community leaders and students •    8:15 a.m. school starts •    8:30 a.m. superintendents’ remarks