#Education

Everything from daycare to pre-k and school has been disrupted by COVID.

McLean County's largest school district opts to not offer test-to-stay program

Lyndsay Jones

About 1,300 students and 350 staff members have signed up to participate in Unit 5's voluntary SHIELD COVID-19 testing program.

Unit 5 parent Danielle Renee speaks against the poposal to require masks in district schools, at the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Normal West Community High School.

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Unit 5 School Board Expected to Make Mask Decision Next Week

Michele Steinbacher

At Wednesday’s meeting, Superintendent Kristen Weikle said the board likely will decide pandemic-related mask rules for schools during a special meeting on July 28.

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$5 Million 'World Class' Playground Coming to Colene Hoose Elementary

Sarah Nardi

Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal will be home to an innovative natural playground.