PayPal Co-Founder Offers Experience, Advice At U Of I Commencement 2018
PayPal co-founder and U of I alumnus Max Levchin delivered the commencement address for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's 2018 commencement ceremony.
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New Summer Construction For C-U’s MCORE Project To Affect Traffic
Now that the spring semester is over at the University of Illinois, the MCORE street enhancement project is launching construction work at additional locations throughout the Urbana-Champaign campus.
Summer Food Programs; Local And Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts; The Glass Slipper Project
On the 21st: What different food pantries are doing to help kids get the meals they need during the summer months. Then, a few great options for any last-minute Mother's Day presents. Also, a look into the Glass Slipper Project, a non-profit organization that donates prom dresses.
Senate Dems Denounce Pension Cost Shift As Illinois Budget Deadline Approaches
Ongoing budget talks at the Illinois Statehouse have shown no real sign of progress. This week, Senate Democrats pressed Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration this week to explain its proposal to shift pension costs to local school districts.
Lawmakers Seek Change To Graduate Student Employee Contract
After a 12-day strike beginning in February, the University of Illinois and graduate student employees settled on a new contract that includes pay raises and tuition waiver protections. Now lawmakers want to clarify who is eligible for those benefits.
