Whitman Announces Renovation, Expansion Of Basketball Practice Facility
University of Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman likened sports facilities to home computers. They're already obsolete when you buy them.
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At Summit, An Upbeat Trump Praises Kim’s Commitment To Denuclearize
Following a historic summit in Singapore, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a broad statement Tuesday that calls for a "firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula."
Illinois Issues: Money Machines - How Big Donors Dominate Campaign Funding In Illinois
Illinois will host what could be the most expensive race for governor in U.S. history. The huge increase in campaign spending raises a lot of questions about the rise of big money in politics. Between now and the election, Illinois Issues will examine the impact in a series we're calling Money Machines.
State Senators Discuss Bills Addressing Illinois ‘Brain Drain’
Two bills recently passed the state legislature that aim to keep more Illinois high school students in state for college. This comes as the Illinois Board of Higher Education reports that since 2000, the number of Illinois residents enrolled as freshman at colleges outside of Illinois has increased by 73 percent.
Shrinking In-state Enrollment; Korean Americans on the Singapore Summit; Biking the Rock River Trail
On the 21st: We spoke with two Illinois senators about the higher education brain drain in Illinois. Plus, Korean Americans here in Illinois weigh in on the upcoming summit. Finally, two Illinois natives are trying to be the first to bike the 320-mile Rock River Trail.
