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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

Illinois School Bus Co. Staff Hold Clothing Drive

Septran employees create school bus-shaped donation boxes and drop them off at every school in the community to collect winter clothing for those in need.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2018

Durham Illinois Location Earns ASE Blue Seal of Excellence

The school bus company is honored for its maintenance program at Macomb School District #185.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 21, 2018

3 Students Injured by Lightning at Illinois School Bus Stop

The lightning reportedly struck nearby and traveled to where the children were standing under a tree. All three were recovering in the hospital.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

Illinois District Adds 15 Propane School Buses to Fleet

Township High School District 211’s new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are expected to save about $15,000 per year in fuel costs and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by almost 14,000 pounds.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 2, 2018

Church Bus Catches Fire in Indiana, No One Hurt

The rear tire of the bus, owned by Illinois-based Herscher Christian Church, catches fire. The teenagers and adults on board are able to exit unharmed as the fire quickly spreads.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2018

Durham Honors Special-Needs Team for Customer Service

The school bus company recognizes the Illinois team with its Customer Champion Award for cheering on special-needs students at a basketball game. 

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

2 Midwest Bus Sales Locations Earn Thomas Built Buses’ Platinum Support Status

The dealership’s Oklahoma and Illinois branches undergo training and improvements aimed at enhancing the customer experience.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 7, 2018

Illinois School Bus Mechanic Retires After 40 Years

Dennis Rodgers, who worked as a mechanic and occasional driver for a contractor that serves Alton School District #11, reflects on changes he saw throughout his career.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

Super Bowl Sunday Becomes a Paid Holiday for Some School Bus Drivers

The new benefit for a drivers’ union in Chicago requires that they show up for work the day after the big game.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2018

Special-Needs School Bus Driver Charged With DUI

Karen Kawa of Illinois is about to pick up students when a special-needs assistant notices that she is acting unusual. A blood alcohol test allegedly shows Kawa has a level of 0.231.

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