The Promise And Peril Of School Vouchers
Wendy Robinson wants to make one thing very clear: As the long-serving superintendent of Fort Wayne public schools, Indiana's largest district, she is not afraid of competition from private schools.
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Judge Sets Bond At $500K For Heidelberg To Be Released From Custody
Cleve Heidelberg could just be days away from stepping outside Peoria County Jail, for the first time since 1970. On Friday, Peoria County Judge Al Purham set bond for Heidelberg at $500,000, which means he must put up 10 percent, $50,000, to be released from custody.
Senate Budget Negotiators: We Have No Plan B — Yet
Both the Illinois House and Senate return to work in Springfield today. Just over two weeks remain before the annual legislative session is scheduled to end.
Offerman Encourages Graduates To Be Lifelong Learners
Actor and University of Illinois alumnus Nick Offerman encouraged graduates on the Urbana campus to keep the attitude of a student throughout their lives during his commencement address on Saturday.
Barbara Mahany: ‘Motherprayer: Lessons In Loving’; Hijab Fashion
On the 21st: On Mother’s Day, Chicago writer Barbara Mahany says we shouldn’t just celebrate mothers, but the act of mothering. Plus, we revisit our conversation with Chicago-based Muslim fashion bloggers.
