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Randy Abner, age 62, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home, early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023. He was born April 9, 1961, in Chicago. His

The list of Douglas County teachers who called out of school for various reasons on the same day hundreds protested the imminent firing of the superintendent was not released Wednesday after the person who filed the public records request for the names withdrew their request.

In a politically divided county, resident parents, teachers and students continue to make their voices heard after a week of protests over the firing of Douglas County School District Corey Wise.

In a politically divided county, resident parents, teachers and students continue to make their voices heard after a week of protests over the firing of Douglas County School District Corey Wise.

The president of Douglas County Federation, the union representing some teachers and staff in the Douglas County School District, warned Saturday a "high percentage of staff" may leave following superintendent Corey Wise's firing.

In a 4-3 vote, the Douglas County School District Board of Education voted to fire superintendent Corey Wise during a meeting Friday evening.