Illinois Commission Wants Tighter Law On Sharing Juvenile Criminal Records
A youthful mistake could be a burden for life, according to a study released Thursday by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.
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MAP Grant Funds Not Distributed Equally
Following the signing this week of an emergency funding bill for higher education in Illinois, money for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, has been released. But while students attending colleges on the semester system will receive about half the money they were expecting, those on the quarter system will get just one-third.
Governor’s Appearance At U Of I Student Innovator Awards Cut Short By Hecklers
Governor Bruce Rauner's appearance at an awards ceremony for student tech entrepreneurs at the University of Illinois Urbana campus was cut short by demonstrators who heckled him over the state budget impasse.
Six Charged In Connection With Death Of Ashley Gibson
Champaign police say six men have been charged with one felony count each of dismembering a human body. Gibson's family said Wednesday they knew who was responsible.
UI Urbana Non-Tenured Faculty Hold 2nd Strike As Bargaining Continues
Non-tenure track faculty have launched another strike at the University of Illinois Urbana campus, that could last up to five days. Meanwhile, federally mediated contract talks with the university administration were scheduled to resume Thursday morning.