What ‘A Nation At Risk’ Got Wrong, And Right, About U.S. Schools
Thirty-five years after the landmark report warned of a "rising tide of mediocrity" in U.S. education, the statistics have been questioned, but the concerns still feel urgent.
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Suburban Express Agrees To Changes In Conduct Toward Customers, As Part Of Talks To Settle Suit
The bus company Suburban Express has reached an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General on a temporary restraining order, while the two sides negotiate to settle a lawsuit. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed the suit Monday, alleging years of discriminatory practices.
Illinois Vets Agency Director To Leave For Private Sector Job
Erica Jeffries, the head of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is resigning.
U.S. Senator Says Vote May Overrule Net Neutrality Repeal
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D) says the Senate is scheduled to vote in two weeks on the future of net neutrality.
C-U Hosts 10th Illinois Marathon
Organizers of this weekend’s Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon are expecting 15,000 thousand people to register for the event in Champaign-Urbana.