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Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
9 months ago
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Funding overhaul, community college baccalaureates not brought up for votes

Charles Isbell U of I
Education
9 months ago
Isbell officially named UIUC provost, U of I vice president

Transition period starting July 16, takes over August 1

paper chain shutterstock
Education
9 months ago
Using paper, scissors, and staples to learn about engineering

All it takes is paper, scissors, and tape

Crime
9 months ago
Springfield man charged in fatal Logan County crash

Driver, also injured, faces five citations

Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
9 months ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) The Illinois Capitol Building is pictured on the final night of the 2025 spring session on May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Democrats monitoring Congress for actions that could force changes to budget

Sean Grayson
Crime
9 months ago
Attorneys prepare for trial in death of Sonya Massey

Routine hearing, but courtroom was packed