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Decatur Public Schools Releases Three Draft Scenarios for Roadmap 2030 Potential Facilities Realignment

```json { "content": " As Decatur Public Schools grapples with declining enrollment and budgetary challenges, the district's leadership is poised to make pivotal decisions that could reshape the educational landscape for years to come. Superintendent Dr. Nicole Nash Moody emphasizes the need for a...

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Decatur Public Schools entering new phase of district architecture revamp

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) -- Decatur Public Schools is entering the next phase of a facilities revamp that aims to maximize space amidst declining enrollment and a budget deficit. For the last year, DPS has been implementing the Roadmap 2030 initiative. The district hired the architect firm Wold...

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Illinois sales tax holiday saved families more than $11M

An Illinois sales tax holiday saved families an estimated $11.4 million during the 2026 back-to-school season.

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Champaign community, school board clash over waiver request for admin wage increase

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Champaign School Board's Monday meeting saw fiery public comment as the district requested a waiver of administrative costs for the 2026 fiscal year. District officials said it happened because of the change in leadership at the superintendent level. The Illinois State...

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Decatur-area high school sports: Maroa-Forsyth's Nilles twins take third at state tennis

Maroa-Forsyth tennis seniors Katie and Lexie Nilles took third in doubles in the Class 1A IHSA State Tennis Tournament over the weekend. Postseason play is underway for other fall sports.

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What to do if your child is being bullied at school

Understood reports on addressing school bullying: Stay calm, gather details, talk openly with your child, document incidents, and report to school for support.

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Masked Speaker – Ghostly Gift

Photo: sshepard / iStock / Getty ImagesOne of our listeners made a promise 5 years ago with his closest friends, that they would never tell a SOUL what happened about the freaking thing that occurred on their camping trip... but he's breaking that promise today to become our newest Masked Speaker!...

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WATCH: DPS61 Series – The Principals

Check out the newest DPS61 video series The Principals , spotlighting the leaders who make Decatur Public Schools District 61 thrive. Get to know the principals behind our DPS61 schools as they share their vision, highlight student and staff achievements, and showcase the people and programs making...

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Highlights/scores: High school volleyball regional quarterfinals (10/26/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The high school volleyball playoffs kicked off across the state with regional quarterfinals. Salt Fork 2, Arcola 0 Tuscola 2, Heritage 0 Paxton-Buckley-Loda 2, Clinton 1 Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 2, Hoopeston 0 Unity 2, Uni-High 0 Centennial 2, Danville 1

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