Two days after withdrawing his nomination to the state Board of Higher Education, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed John Bambenek to a similar panel. The governor on Friday named the University of Illinois cybersecurity lecturer to the Illinois Community College Board. Bambanek wouldn’t comment on Rauner’s earlier decision, but says he’s grateful for the chance to serve.

Legislation that would cap contract lengths and severance pay for Illinois community college presidents is stalled in Springfield...at least for now.

President Obama's proposal for tuition-free community college for some students would mean a significant jump in state funding for Illinois' community colleges.