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A new report reflects on the long-term cost of cutting education funding during past recessions and how Illinois can learn from those mistakes during the…
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State disinvestment in higher education has put a college degree out of reach for many Illinois students. That’s a key finding from a new series of…
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Last week, Northern Illinois University announced the Huskie Pledge. The grant could cover tuition and fees for a student’s first year and up to four…
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The organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a report on Thursday on after-school programs.The report found that the hours immediately following…
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It’s been a rough couple of years for Illinois community colleges, from the slashed funds of the budget impasse to concerning enrollment declines. This is…
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It’s been a rough couple of years for Illinois community colleges, from the slashed funds of the budget impasse to concerning enrollment declines. We…
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Illinois could soon begin to tackle its massive pile of unpaid bills, thanks to a move Thursday by Governor Bruce Rauner.Rauner is moving ahead with a…
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In a sign the stalemate in Springfield is as strong as ever, Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill that once had been held up as proof he and Democratic…
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Community colleges in Illinois say they've cut frills, suspended travel, and even laid off teachers. Now, they need state lawmakers to come through with…
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Illinois' community colleges have been struggling to make ends meet without a state budget for nearly a year. For some, the cutbacks they've had to make…