Morton School District Superintendent Craig Smock pushed back Tuesday against criticism about the district's bullying response lodged by a School Board candidate.

An office that provides federal funding to libraries and museums across the country has been targeted for elimination by a Trump Administration executive order. Institute of Museum and Library Services grants help operate Peoria Public Library's “Project Next Generation.”

Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver is looking to establish an incentive aimed at helping Illinois universities attract and retain college athletes while boosting general enrollment applications.

Two years ago, voters in Washington District 52 barely defeated a $20 million referendum to build a new Lincoln Grade School. A similar measure for $23 million passed Tuesday 62% to 48%.

District 52 voters will decide the future of the two-school district Tuesday.

Bradley University is moving ahead with plans for the former Avanti’s Restaurant location at the corner of Main and University streets.

The postseason run has drawn to close for the Bradley men’s basketball team. The No. 3-seed Braves suffered a 67-65 loss to Chattanooga in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals Tuesday night at Carver Arena.

Corey Thomas and Christian Davis both scored 21 points to lead No. 3 seed Bradley past second-seeded host George Mason in the NIT on Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia.

Thousands packed the Capitol to voice their opposition to the measure.

Advocates say bans are shown to improve school climate.