Michelle Foppe, board president for Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70, was defeated in the consolidated election on April 1. She received 30% of the vote in a three-way race.

Freeburg Community High School's mascot, the "Midgets," is considered a slur used against people with dwarfism. The school's administration did not reply to a request for comment. Under House Bill ...

Freeburg Community High School’s nickname, the “Midgets,” is considered a slur used against people with dwarfism. The school’s administration did not reply to a request for comment.