九游体育

Skip to main content
You have permission to edit this article.
Edit

Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values up to 106.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

IL State Board of Education wants public's input on public education funding

  • 0
Teacher, salary, money, education, school

(WSIL) --聽The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is asking members of the public to give their input on state funding for public education.

ISBE is accepting testimony in writing聽. After submitting a request online, individuals can attend one of three budget hearings during the month of October 鈥� the first of which starts today at 4 p.m. The public鈥檚 input will inform the funding recommendation ISBE will provide to lawmakers for fiscal year 2024.聽

鈥淲e invite anyone with a stake in public education to participate in the state budgeting process,鈥澛�said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. 鈥淲e want to hear from educators, parents, students, and community members about what investments would make the biggest difference in the lives of their students. This is an opportunity to make your voice heard.鈥�

ISBE will submit its recommendation for state education funding to Governor JB Pritzker and the General Assembly in January. Ultimately, lawmakers will enact a budget for FY 2024 that balances the state鈥檚 spending priorities.聽

Individuals wishing to participate must submit their testimony in writing by completing the form at鈥�. After submitting testimony in writing, individuals are welcome also to speak at one of three budget hearings. ISBE will give equal consideration to all written and oral testimony.鈥�

ISBE will host hearings:

  • 4-7 p.m. Oct. 4聽鈥� virtual, for media to listen in,聽聽and select 鈥渓isten only attendee鈥�
  • 4-7 p.m. Oct. 6聽鈥� in-person at 100 N. First St., Springfield, IL 62777
  • 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24聽鈥� virtual, for media to listen in,聽聽and select 鈥渓isten only attendee鈥�