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Public, charter, or private? How your pick changes your child’s special education rights
By Tom Patel
Youthful Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball expects more success
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.
More from Tom →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 1 min read
Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 20 nationally after winning the CCIW title last year. Coach Mia Smith sees plenty of potential in a younger roster featuring key transfers and promising newcomers, but building chemistry and…
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