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University of Illinois Springfield theatre professor and faculty union president Dathan Powell speaks at a news conference about the UIS faculty strike. Cheers erupted from the crowd as he spoke about his experiences bargaining with the university. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 day ago
What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

Members of the UIS United Faculty union went on strike Friday morning, picketing around the UIS quad.
Local
2 days ago
UIS faculty on strike, supported by lawmakers and students

Strike happened despite a 10-hour bargaining session Thursday.

The Master's in Public Health Epidemiology class at a health fair in Crown Plaza hotel Friday, March 27, 2026. The students were passing out radon home detection kits to attendees and talking about the dangers of radon exposure.
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
UIS prof, students help Sangamon County learn about dangers of radon

“Unlike carbon monoxide where you might have a detector in your home, there is no detector that’s universally appreciated by people to be checking radon levels,” Madrigal said during an interview.

Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield took what they called a "practice" walk around the quad Thursday in anticipation of needing to do so for a strike.
Education
3 days ago
UIS faculty to strike starting Friday, if no deal is reached by then

Union says no productive talks have been completed after 11 months of talks.

A report suggests a lack of available child care in many areas could cost Illinois' economy $6.2 billion a year.
Local
4 days ago
Study: Lack of available child care could cost state economy $6.2 billion per year

Murphy says there can’t be a productive workforce, one that’s stable, without adequate child care. 

Potosi in Bolivia - May 24 2025: every day life around the main square named "Plaza 10 de Noviembre"
IL State News
5 days ago
IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.

Health & Wellness
6 days ago
Groups, lawmakers want more awareness, funding for suicide prevention

LaPointe is carrying a bill requiring insurance companies to pay to expand and publicize the 988 network.

Education
6 days ago
Illinois Lawmaker wants to make Kindergarten required

Schweizer says the bill is no guarantee, but at least would put all children at the same starting point.

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