State Senators Grill Illinois Universities Over Jack Thomas, “Golden Parachutes”
State university officials were grilled by lawmakers Tuesday. At issue is a record of lucrative severance packages for outgoing administrators.
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Don Owen Resigns From Urbana School District 116
Former Urbana District 116 superintendent Don Owen is resigning from his high school teaching position over his concerns about how black and brown students, their families and district staff have been treated by the district's Board of Education.
ENCORE: New Philadelphia, Illinois; The Lincoln Memorial And The Lincoln Cottage
We revisit the story of the first American town founded by African-Americans—New Philadelphia, Illinois. Plus, our in-person tours of the Lincoln Memorial and the Lincoln Cottage in Washington, D.C.
At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Preserving the Reputations of Sexual Harassers
An administrator resigned amid sexual harassment accusations. Another college hired him. A professor was found to have stalked a coworker. She agreed to retire, then won a Fulbright grant. Campus leaders vow reforms, but many say it’s a long road.
One Campus. Seven Professors Facing Harassment Accusations. Few Consequences.
We found several sexual harassment allegations against University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign faculty that haven’t been publicly reported. Here’s a rundown of the accusations, the consequences each faced and their responses.