Dems Offer New Higher Education Funding Bill
A new effort from Democrats to fund Illinois' financially strapped state universities and community colleges is getting a cold reception from Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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110th District Illinois House Race Interview: Jonathan Kaye
Businessman Jonathan Kaye of rural Cumberland County is running for the for the 110th Illinois House seat, saying he’ll bring a “bottom-up” approach to problem-solving that keeps the needs of the district in mind.
Senate Overrides Rauner’s MAP Funding Veto, House Falls Two Votes Short
The Illinois Senate Wednesday voted 37-17 to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a measure funding the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants. But the Illinois House failed to override by two votes. The legislation involved $397 million for the income-based Monetary Award Program and $324 million for community colleges.
C-U Law Enforcement, University, Prepare for ‘Unofficial’
A number of U of I students and guests from other schools are expected in the Campustown neighborhood Friday for Unofficial St. Patrick's Day, the binge drinking event that started as a bar promotion in the mid-90's. Extra patrols will be in place around campus, and Champaign and Urbana have emergency orders in place, including a ban on keg permits, and U of I dorms have banned overnight guests.
Super Tuesday Through An Illinois Lens
What do the results from Super Tuesday mean for the upcoming Illinois primary on March 15? Tony Arnold and Lauren Chooljian take a closer look.
