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Fayette school board chair gains prominent donor support

Schools

The chair received backing from prominent donors after Illinois lawmakers tried to remove the official from the Fayette County school board.

Fayette County Illinois DeskOct 31, 2026

News · Illinois

Dozens of Illinois Jail Deaths Missing From State Records

Around town

Dozens of people who died in Illinois jails are not included in state records, raising questions about the accuracy of the state’s count.

Fayette County Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026