The BlaQue Resource Network held its third annual Back to School Brunch to celebrate Black educators in Queens last Saturday.Approximately 300 people came out to the event, including Linda Derry,
Longtime Richland County educator and administrator Chris A. Simpson has been named Olney Central College President and Vice Chancellor of Business Operations for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Prior to joining OCC, Simpson served as the Superintendent of Schools for Richland County Community Unit 1, where he led the school district from 2019 until his retirement in June. In all, he spent nearly 25 years with the district including four years as assistant superintendent.