Illini Volleyball Tops Wisconsin To Reach NCAA Final Four
It's the first NCAA Final Four trip for the volleyball program since 2011, and the fourth in school history.
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Who Should Decide If A Charter School Can Open?
Last spring, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation that would strip a state commission of its power to overrule local school boards. But after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bill, some state senators changed their positions, while others disappeared from view.
Illini Volleyball Advances To NCAA Round Of Eight
The Fighting Illini volleyball team continued its impressive run today, winning for the 16th straight time this season.
Court Monitor: To Change ‘Culture Of Abuse’ In Illinois Prisons, First Help Traumatized Staff
In a report filed in federal court earlier this week, court-appointed monitor Dr. Pablo Stewart said he’s “absolutely convinced” mentally ill inmates are abused by staff at the Pontiac Correctional Center. He said the abusive behavior is inexcusable—but it’s also important to understand the context for it if there's to be any hope for real change.
Showing Students College Isn’t The Only Option For Success
On a recent Tuesday afternoon, a few high school students are measuring and cutting siding. They’re building a house in the trades class at the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield and learning construction skills, like putting on a roof or installing a window.