Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Monday, April 15, 2013  Steve Cobb comes to Quincy as the new school superintendent as he was the chief academic officer for the Fort Wayne Indiana School District before coming to Quincy.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The Fort Madison School District is deciding what to do with an old school building.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Illini West High School District will ask voters again for a new high school.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Parents gear up for new year of home schooling.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Some settling issues may have caused a bit of a problem for the new Fort Madison Middle school.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The 7 thousand square-foot facility will have no windows, and will be able to withstand severe storms with up to 250 mile-per-hour winds, including projectiles.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Illinois school bus drivers can be suspended for three years if the driver refuses or fails an alcohol or drug test.