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Front view of an all-electric Blue Bird school bus.
Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2025

West Aurora District 129 Launches 27 Electric School Buses Backed by Nearly $1M in ComEd EV Rebates

The Illinois district’s new electric bus fleet, supported by EPA grants, ComEd incentives, and Highland Electric Fleets, advances its commitment to sustainable school operations.

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Brooke, Lisa, and Bethany Wikman pose in a photo as part of an orange, white and black graphic with text reading "All in the Family: The Wikmans."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 18, 2025

All in the Family: Generations on the Road With the Wikmans

At Durham School Services, the Wikman family shows how teamwork, community, and family drive their shared dedication to students.

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photo of a school bus charging at a Nuvve-branded EV station
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 11, 2025

Electric School Buses Put to the Test: V2G Charging Pilot Launches in 3 Illinois Districts

The pilot aims to test bidirectional charging technology, enhancing energy optimization for customers and supporting the grid. It will be deployed at three local northern Illinois schools.

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Row of yellow International CE Series electric school buses parked in a lot in Bloom Township, Illinois, ready for deployment. One bus is marked “EV01” with an orange cone nearby.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2025

STA Launches Its Largest Electric Bus Deployment in Illinois

School bus contractor Student Transportation of America welcomes 25 new EV school buses for Bloom Township District 206 in Chicago Heights.

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Illinois circled with red marker on a map with text reading, "Illinois EPA funds 46 news electric school buses."
Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2025

Illinois EPA Funds 46 New All-Electric School Buses ​

Just over $13 million in grants will replace diesel buses with electric models, cutting emissions and boosting clean pupil transportation in the state.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2025

Illinois District Debuts Charging Depot for 25 Electric School Buses

Together with North America Central School Bus and Highland Electric, East St. Louis School District 189 is building a new depot for 25 new electric buses and chargers from EPA funding.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 28, 2025

Durham School Services Expands in Illinois

The school bus contractor brings its services to Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 for a three-year agreement serving 108 SPED routes.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 13, 2025

Ill. District Bus Service Stops After Catalytic Converter Theft

Is a troublesome trend from years ago back? Two reports from Illinois school bus operators show catalytic converter theft has struck again. Here are the details.

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two people in safety vests walk in front of school buses
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

15 Electric Buses Headed to Ill. School District

First Student worked with Westville School District to replace 15 older diesel buses with newer electric versions from IC Bus and Micro Bird.

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Mike Stier, National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.
Newsby Wes PlattJune 4, 2024

Mike Stier of Illinois Steps in as NASDPTS President

The change comes after the retirement of Mike Simmons as state director of transportation in Arkansas required his resignation as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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