×
Education
8 months ago
D-186 passes budget; Lanphier asst principal accused of hitting student

The district plans to use fund balance to resolve an $18 million deficit; Chris Hampsey is on “investigative leave.”

Education
8 months ago
“Fellows” program will be Edgar’s legacy, say his top aides

Former Edgar aides agree: hundreds carry Edgar’s message through public service.

Enrollment at local colleges and universities is increasing.
Education
8 months ago
More local colleges report record enrollments

Illinois College and Millikin University join the list of schools throughout Central Illinois seeing record-topping enrollment after the 10th day of classes.

Education
8 months ago
A day of horror is now a day of service

Students and staff at UIS spent Sept. 11 assembling care packages for the troops.

University of Illinois's Memorial Stadium
Sports
8 months ago
Why a donor gave $100 million, a record, to U of I Athletics program

“U of I had a profound impact on Larry. He has always been generous with his time, but now he is generous with his money too for the athletic department.”

UIS
Education
8 months ago
Record enrollment in University of Illinois system, some increases at UIS

Overall enrollment in the U of I system is up, while down slightly at UIS.

Students in the "Nurse for a Day" program hosted by UIS look over a simulated patient.
Education
8 months ago
Nurse for a Day: Empowering high school students at UIC College of Nursing

Hands-on experience unlocks pathways to the nursing profession

Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois.
Sports
8 months ago
University of Illinois renames Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium after record $100 million gift

Gies’ contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.

Students at Lincoln Magnet School in Springfield talk at a recent school board meeting about their Governor's Hometown Award.
Education
9 months ago
Springfield students win ‘Governor’s Hometown Award’ for special service project

From talking about fishing, to helping seniors learn about phishing.

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.
Education
9 months ago
Warren’s LLCC swan song

“There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren’t ready in their lives,” said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.

1 27 28 29 30 31 54