PUBLIC NOTICE BROOKLYN UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #188 Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Brooklyn Unit School District #188, in the County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Board Office located at 800 Madison Street, Brooklyn, Illinois from and after 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 24th of August and for 30 days thereafter. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 4:15 p.m. on the 24th day of August 2026 at the Board of Education Office, 800 Madison Street, Brooklyn, Illinois 62059 Dated this 19th day of August, 2026. The School Board of the Brooklyn Unit School District #188 in the County of St. Clair, State of Illinois. Patricia Melton, Board President Juanita Finley. Board Secretary IPL0367650 Aug 23 2026