Sharing on behalf of IDOT: Community Notice: US 24 / IL 9 Expansion Project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has resumed work on the US 24/IL 9 Expansion Project between Banner and Kingston Mines and will host a public hearing to share information and gather community input.
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- 4:00–6:00 PM
- American Legion, 11319 S. Glasford Rd., Glasford, IL
This is an open-house style meeting, not a formal presentation, where attendees can review project exhibits, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to IDOT staff.. Additional details are included in the attached notice.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has resumed work on the US 24/IL 9 Expansion Project between Banner and Kingston Mines and will host a public hearing to share information and gather community input.
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- 4:00–6:00 PM
- American Legion, 11319 S. Glasford Rd., Glasford, IL
This is an open-house style meeting, not a formal presentation, where attendees can review project exhibits, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to IDOT staff.. Additional details are included in the attached notice.
Today we celebrated the 100th Day of School, and our students had an amazing time! From fun activities to lots of smiles, our kindergarteners especially shined as they showed just how much they’ve learned and grown. We are definitely 100 days brighter at IBES! 🌟💯
Please support the IBHS Girls Basketball Team as they have been nominated for Hometown Heroes of the Week! Use this link to vote! Voting runs Monday 1/26 through Wednesday 1/28.
https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
#ibtigerpride
https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
#ibtigerpride
In Session Tomorrow: 1/26/26
Dear Illini Bluffs Families,
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for tomorrow. It will be cold, but not quite as cold as Friday. At this time, we are planning to have school as scheduled, unless conditions change due to transportation concerns or building-related issues.
Student and staff safety remains our top priority, and we have taken several proactive steps in preparation for the cold:
- I will be at school beginning at 5:00 AM, walking through the halls and classrooms to ensure our heating systems are on and functioning properly across all buildings.
- Our bus fleet is warming up the buses extra early in the morning before heading out on their regular routes, helping ensure safe operation and a warm ride for students.
- Our transportation department is fully staffed, and we operate propane buses, which are more reliable in extreme cold conditions.
- To be cautious, we will not be using our electric buses tomorrow.
- If an unexpected issue arises on a route, we have backup buses and drivers available to respond.
We ask families to bundle students appropriately and, if possible, have students remain inside your home or vehicle until the bus arrives to minimize exposure to the cold.
As always, parents and guardians have the final say regarding attendance. If you do not feel comfortable sending your child to school due to the extreme cold, please contact your child’s school office to report the absence.
Should something change overnight or early in the morning, families will be notified via all-call, text, and email by 6:30 AM, and updates will also be posted on our district website and Facebook page and shared with local news media outlets.
Thank you,
- Dimitri Almasi, Superintendent
Dear Illini Bluffs Families,
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for tomorrow. It will be cold, but not quite as cold as Friday. At this time, we are planning to have school as scheduled, unless conditions change due to transportation concerns or building-related issues.
Student and staff safety remains our top priority, and we have taken several proactive steps in preparation for the cold:
- I will be at school beginning at 5:00 AM, walking through the halls and classrooms to ensure our heating systems are on and functioning properly across all buildings.
- Our bus fleet is warming up the buses extra early in the morning before heading out on their regular routes, helping ensure safe operation and a warm ride for students.
- Our transportation department is fully staffed, and we operate propane buses, which are more reliable in extreme cold conditions.
- To be cautious, we will not be using our electric buses tomorrow.
- If an unexpected issue arises on a route, we have backup buses and drivers available to respond.
We ask families to bundle students appropriately and, if possible, have students remain inside your home or vehicle until the bus arrives to minimize exposure to the cold.
As always, parents and guardians have the final say regarding attendance. If you do not feel comfortable sending your child to school due to the extreme cold, please contact your child’s school office to report the absence.
Should something change overnight or early in the morning, families will be notified via all-call, text, and email by 6:30 AM, and updates will also be posted on our district website and Facebook page and shared with local news media outlets.
Thank you,
- Dimitri Almasi, Superintendent
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
No School Tomorrow: 1/23/26
There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, 2026. As a reminder, we do NOT have e-learning. Tomorrow is a traditional "snow day."
Tomorrow night's Home HS Boys Basketball Game, Little Cheerleader Night, and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser are also canceled.
Little Cheerleader Night and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser have been rescheduled to the home basketball game on Monday, February 2nd.
Have a good evening and stay safe!
There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, 2026. As a reminder, we do NOT have e-learning. Tomorrow is a traditional "snow day."
Tomorrow night's Home HS Boys Basketball Game, Little Cheerleader Night, and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser are also canceled.
Little Cheerleader Night and the After-Prom Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser have been rescheduled to the home basketball game on Monday, February 2nd.
Have a good evening and stay safe!
🎳 Lights, Music, Action in PE! 🎶✨
This week in PE, our students are rolling into our Bowling Unit, and it’s a hit! With glow-style lighting and upbeat music, students are having a blast while building important skills like coordination, balance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Learning + movement + fun = a great PE class! We love seeing our students so engaged and active. Way to roll, Tigers! 🐯🎳
This week in PE, our students are rolling into our Bowling Unit, and it’s a hit! With glow-style lighting and upbeat music, students are having a blast while building important skills like coordination, balance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Learning + movement + fun = a great PE class! We love seeing our students so engaged and active. Way to roll, Tigers! 🐯🎳
We have your dinner plans covered this Friday night! Join us on Little Cheer Night to support the After Prom Committee.
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
📣 Calling all 2026-27 Kindergarteners!
Join us at Illini Bluffs Elementary School on Saturday, February 28th, from 9–11 AM for Kindergarten Round-Up!
👧 Your child (age 5 by September 1, 2026) will participate in a 20–30 minute screening and pre-registration.
🚨 Note: Bright Futures students will be screened at school, so no need to attend this event.
👉 Click below to complete the pre-registration form and reserve your screening time:
https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=d990768fdd680bbe7be41574f588d80b
📞 Questions? Call the IBES office at 309-389-5025.
Please share this info with families of future kindergarteners, we can’t wait to meet them! 🎉
Congratulations to our terrific tiger winners this week!
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
📚❄️ Readers of the Month – December! ❄️📚
We are so proud of our December Readers of the Month! These students were recognized for their outstanding effort and commitment to reading and enjoyed a special frozen treat along with a certificate to celebrate their achievement. 🍧📜
Way to go, Tigers! Keep up the great work and continue to let your love of reading shine! 🐯💛📖
We are so proud of our December Readers of the Month! These students were recognized for their outstanding effort and commitment to reading and enjoyed a special frozen treat along with a certificate to celebrate their achievement. 🍧📜
Way to go, Tigers! Keep up the great work and continue to let your love of reading shine! 🐯💛📖
Congratulations to Mrs. Swardenski’s 4th-grade class and Mrs. Edwards’s 2nd-grade class, our Tiger Tale Classroom Winners for December! These classes earned a pizza party for having the highest number of students meeting their reading goals for the month. 🍕
A huge thank you to our PTO for continuing to financially support this program, and great job to our students for their hard work and love of reading. We are so proud of our Tigers! 🐯💛
A huge thank you to our PTO for continuing to financially support this program, and great job to our students for their hard work and love of reading. We are so proud of our Tigers! 🐯💛
Welcome back, and congratulations to our Terrific Tiger winners this week! We are so proud of each of our students who earned this recognition, keep up the great work!
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
This Week at IB! #ibtigerpride
To stay up-to-date on the holiday tournaments, please see the following links:
HS Wrestling Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/4esej8ww
HS Girls' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/y8smw5uj
HS Boys' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/326dmssw
To stay up-to-date on the holiday tournaments, please see the following links:
HS Wrestling Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/4esej8ww
HS Girls' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/y8smw5uj
HS Boys' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/326dmssw
This Week at IB! To stay up-to-date on the holiday tournaments, please see the following links:
HS Girls' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/y8smw5uj
HS Boys' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/326dmssw
HS Girls' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/y8smw5uj
HS Boys' Basketball Tournament: https://tinyurl.com/326dmssw
Your Illini Bluffs MS 8th-grade girls basketball team is the IESA 2A 3rd Place Finisher!
Congratulations again to our athletes and coaches on a season to remember and way to finish on a win!
We would also like to congratulate Addi Bleichner on being our sportsmanship player for the game.
To celebrate, tomorrow morning, we will have a fire truck escort starting at the Timber-Hollis Fire Department at 8:10 a.m., followed by a reception at 8:15 a.m. at the middle school gym for our basketball team.
Again, congratulations to the team on an incredible season, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished!
Huge congratulations to our IBMS band and choir students on a fantastic winter concert. They brought great energy and filled the room with music that truly showcased their growth from fall to winter. Thank you to everyone involved and to our strong crowd for the support. #IBTigerPride 🎶🐯
