The harmful effects on learning caused by COVID-19 lockdowns has become an increasingly common topic of concern among parents and teachers. As revealed through test scores and observed inabilities, school closures, remote learning and other pandemic mitigations have negatively impacted students academically, mentally, socially and developmentally, with Illinois being no exception. Recent results from the Illinois Report Card of 2022 have been released, revealing major setbacks in the classroom. However, despite the bad report, Gov. JB Pritzker spoke positively on the matter.
There are six inmates sentenced to jail in Dupage County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Oct. 5.
Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree seedlings go wild, doing three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene.