National Organization Recognizes Champaign-Urbana For Immigration
A national group is recognizing Champaign-Urbana for its work to support immigrants in the community.
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Record Student Enrollment At U of I Urbana Campus For 7th Straight Year
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign set an enrollment record for the seventh consecutive year. The 10-day total enrollment, graduate and undergraduate, on the Urbana campus is 47,826—up three percent from last year.
Asian-American Rock Band ‘The Slants’; Supporting New Parents
On this encore edition of The 21st: Simon Tam of 'The Slants' on representation, rock music, and Asian-American identity. Plus, what communities in Illinois are doing to make sure new parents are supported as they get used to having a new baby.
NIU Sees Freshman Enrollment Increase For The First Time In Years
There’s a three percent increase in freshman enrollment at Northern Illinois University this year, the first such increase in six years.
Rauner Lobbies For 2nd Amazon HQ During Overseas Trip To China, Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he has personally reached out to Amazon executives in hopes of convincing the online retail giant to select Illinois for its second headquarters.
