Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions in his Capitol office on Thursday, Oct. 30. (CNI photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
2 months ago
Pritzker: Democracy deteriorates when universities pay ‘extortion’ to feds

Pritzker: Democracy is being whittled away every time universities pay money to the feds.

multiplication
Education
2 months ago
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence

State board developing ‘numeracy plan’ to boost math competency statewide.

Students at Lincoln Magnet School talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station with the help of amateur radio operators.
Education
2 months ago
(Inter)Stellar: Springfield students get chance to talk with astronauts on International Space Station

Students were ready for liftoff to a conversation with the International Space Station.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveils jerseys for the new women's flag football program, that will start in 2027.
Sports
3 months ago
Women’s flag football coming to UIS

The first season will be in 2027.

A press conference was held Wednesday at Navy Pier in Chicago to outline how Illinois will mark America's 250th birthday.
History
3 months ago
Plans in the works for Illinois to mark America’s 250th birthday

History, art, natural beauty, and more will be part of the state celebration.

property tax
Education
3 months ago
District 186 Board approves property tax levy request

The request, and resulting increase, is tied to an increase in the Consumer Price Index.

Education
3 months ago
Dist. 186 in early talks about building elementary school at UIS, consolidating three schools

Nothing is final, but the move would involve consolidating three elementary schools on the south side into one facility.

Lincoln Land Community College
Entertainment
3 months ago
LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts

Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

FILE - Signs are displayed outside a tent encampment at Northwestern University on April 26, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, file)
Education
3 months ago
Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

During negotiations, interim university president Henry Bienen said Northwestern refused to cede control over hiring, admissions, or its curriculum. “I would not have signed this agreement without provisions ensuring that is the case,” he said.

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