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Illinois schools tackle post-COVID chronic absenteeism crisis – WICS (Springfield)

Before the pandemic, chronic absenteeism in Illinois was below 20 percent. However, since 2020, the number has increased, with some districts still experiencing a rise. In Springfield, more than 5,000 students missed at least 17 days of school last year without a valid excuse.

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News broke the news in on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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