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IEA President Albert “Al” Llorens, steadfast leader, passes away at 73

SPRINGFIELD – With great sadness, the Illinois Education Association (IEA) shares that IEA President Albert J. “Al” Llorens died Thurs., Sept. 25, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Llorens, who spent more than 30 years as a high school math teacher and head girls’ track and cross-country coach at Thornridge…

Statement from IEA President Al Llorens on educators use of social media

SPRINGFIELD – The following statement is attributable to Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Al Llorens: “The Illinois Education Association (IEA) firmly believes that all educators have the right to speak out on matters of public concern. Like all Americans, teachers, higher educators and school support staff do not surrender their rights…

Statement from IEA President Al Llorens on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Operation Midway Blitz

SPRINGFIELD – The following statement is attributable to Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Al Llorens:  “As educators, we are committed to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for all our students and their families, regardless of immigration status. That is why we stand firmly against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids…

Statement from IEA President Al Llorens on former governor Jim Edgar’s death

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Education Association (IEA) mourns the passing of former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar over the weekend. Edgar, a Republican from downstate Charleston, was the IEA-recommended candidate for governor over Neil Hartigan, a Democrat, in 1990. Edgar said after winning, “It was a close election, and IEA helped put…

River Forest teachers, community members to pack board meeting

RIVER FOREST — River Forest teachers, parents and community members will pack the River Forest School District 90 Board of Education (BOE) meeting tonight. They are calling on the board to reach an agreement on a fair contract. Former River Forest teachers will speak and share their stories about why…

Naperville teachers and board of education approve new contract

NAPERVILLE – The Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) voted overwhelmingly to ratify its new contract with the Naperville Community Unit School District 203. The District 203 Board of Education (BOE) met tonight and also voted to ratify the contract, which means the new contract is officially approved. “We continue to…

Naperville 203 Board of Education and NUEA reach tentative agreement

NAPERVILLE – The Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. This avoids a strike and classes will not be disrupted. “Our priority has always been to provide students with the high-quality education they deserve, and this agreement…

Naperville teachers set official strike date

NAPERVILLE – The Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) set its official strike date for Tues., Aug. 26. This comes after NUEA and the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education (BOE) met for a third time this week to bargain with a federal mediator in the hopes of…

Mercer County teachers’ statement on new contract

ALEDO — Tonight, the Mercer County School District 404 Board of Education (BOE) voted to ratify the contract with the Mercer County Education Association (MCEA). The MCEA voted to ratify the agreement on Sunday. Now that both parties have voted in favor, the contract is officially in place and no…

River Forest teachers plan to pack board meeting, call for a fair contract

RIVER FOREST — River Forest teachers, parents and community members will pack the River Forest School District 90 Board of Education (BOE) meeting tonight. They are calling on the board to reach an agreement on a fair contract. The River Forest Education Association (RFEA) and the BOE recently called in…

Naperville teachers vote to authorize strike

NAPERVILLE — The Naperville Unit Education Association (NUEA) membership voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The vote gives the bargaining team the authority to declare a strike, however, there are no plans to go on strike at this time. “Listen, no one wants to go on strike. In fact, it’s…

Pekin teachers and staff call on community for help stuffing the bus

WHO: The Education Association of Pekin (EAP) is hosting a “Stuff the Bus” event to help collect school supplies for Pekin Public School District 108 students in need. WHEN: EAP members will collect donations on Sun., Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Sat., Aug. 9, from 10…