State invests $15 million to fuel two new manufacturing programs downstate State invests $15 million to fuel two new manufacturing programs downstate Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday the state was distributing funds to two downstate Illinois community colleges for electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy generation training programs.
Bills creating liaisons for homeless college students, addressing dental care in schools advance Bills creating liaisons for homeless college students, addressing dental care in schools advance Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Illinois Senate advanced several bills to the House Wednesday, including one establishing a housing insecurity liaison for homeless college students and another allowing routine dental care to be provided at schools.
Lawmakers push to require nursing homes to offer virtual visits Lawmakers push to require nursing homes to offer virtual visits Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Lawmakers and advocates are calling for the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents to prevent social isolation during the... Read more
First lady Biden discusses higher education investments in Illinois visit First lady Biden discusses higher education investments in Illinois visit Monday, April 19, 2021 First lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon on Monday to discuss how the American Rescue Plan will support higher education... Read more
Pritzker announces $1.6 billion in federal funding for early childhood services Pritzker announces $1.6 billion in federal funding for early childhood services Friday, April 16, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that $1.6 billion in federal funding will be allocated toward early childhood education and child care providers in Illinois. Read more
New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector Wednesday, April 14, 2021 A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain. Read more
Lawmaker seeks to bring early childhood bachelor's programs to community colleges Lawmaker seeks to bring early childhood bachelor's programs to community colleges Wednesday, April 7, 2021 A bill that would allow community colleges to grant bachelor’s degrees for early childhood education is awaiting consideration before the Senate Higher Education Committee. Read more
DCEO announces $18.2 million in infrastructure grants for 34 rural communities DCEO announces $18.2 million in infrastructure grants for 34 rural communities Wednesday, April 7, 2021 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced a total of $18.2 million in grants will be awarded to 34 downstate and rural communities facing threats to health and safety... Read more