University Of Illinois Chancellor Calls For ‘Respectful Dialogue’
The Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign says there needs to be room and respect for all opinions on campus.
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State Board Of Higher Ed Names New Director
Al Bowman, a former president of Illinois State University, has been tapped to lead the Illinois Board of Higher Education. His appointment comes as higher education institutions have seen their budgets slashed and enrollment decline, so it’s hard to know whether to congratulate him.
Houston Astros Are World Series Champions, Beating Los Angeles Dodgers
The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series, winning their first championship crown in the franchise's 56-year history.
Vulnerable Rural Hospitals Face Tough Decisions On Profitable But Questionable Billing Schemes
No one at the hospital in Fulton, Missouri (population 12,790) had ever heard of a management consultant named Jorge Perez until he showed up at its potluck in September.
Silverstein Leaves Leadership Post After Sexual Harassment Allegations
An Illinois state senator is stepping down from his leadership role within the state Senate in Springfield - though he is keeping his seat.
