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Decatur high school seniors learn about EnRich at conference

Decatur Public Schools seniors visited Richland Community College's EnRich program on Wednesday to learn about careers and opportunities for further education after graduation.

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InspirED Futures interns report on their experiences at annual luncheon

Decatur Public Schools' InspirED Futures internship program celebrated the end of the spring internships with a luncheon at the Decatur Club.

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11-year-old 'acting differently' tells mom of teacher's sexual assault, IL cops say

The 32-year-old teacher was a long-term substitute, police in Illinois said.

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Decatur SRO under investigation for 'inappropriate relationship' with school staff member

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Police Department is conducting an internal investigation after receiving a tip that a school resource officer and Decatur Public Schools employee were caught having sexual intercourse during school hours at Eisenhower High School. Police Chief Shane Brandel confirmed to WCIA that his department had received a tip about the […]

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Decatur school staff hoop it up with community members

Decatur Public Schools staff and teams from businesses and organizations in the community faced off in a fun basketball competition.

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Burst water pipes cancel classes for Stephen Decatur Middle School

Stephen Decatur Middle School will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 17 and 18, due to a burst water pipe.

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Delta Sigma Theta, Blue Cross Blue Shield see to vision needs of DPS students

Decatur Public Schools students who were referred by their respective buildings were able to get free eye exams and glasses thanks to a partnership between the Springfield-Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter

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Mrs. Claus reads to Parsons School students

Sherrod's Independent Mentoring Program Inc. founder Jarmese Sherrod portrayed Mrs. Claus at Parsons School on Friday.

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American Dreamer students visit new Dansby Magnet School

Students from American Dreamer STEM Academy visited the site of their new building, to be named Dansby Magnet School, to view progress over the last few months.

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Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine debuts at South Shores School

Inchy the Bookworm Vending Machine is open for business at South Shores School. Students can earn the special gold coin needed to buy a book through good attendance, good behavior

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