New Legislation Aims To Keep Illinois Students In State For College
Governor Bruce Rauner signed two higher education bills on Tuesday aimed at curbing the out-migration of Illinois high school graduates attending college across state lines.
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WIU Eliminates Funding for Tri States Public Radio
After his State of the University speech, Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas told reporters, "We have made cuts and we will have to continue to make those cuts and we will do the necessary things that we have to do."
Higher Ed Committee, Day 2: SIUE Calls for Fair and Equitable Funding
Faculty and staff at SIU Edwardsville say they no longer have confidence in the university's board of trustees - and are asking the Illinois General Assembly to put pressure on the board when it comes to distributing state funds.
Guilty: 6 Takeaways From Manafort’s And Cohen’s Big Day
In a split-screen whiplash, a regular Tuesday turned into a blockbuster with two top people close to President Trump now facing prison.
Donald Trump’s Attorney And Fixer Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty To 8 Federal Counts
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, has pleaded guilty to eight counts in federal court in New York, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday evening.