Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
The recent legislative session concluded without passage of a bill to establish a new formula for funding public universities.
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Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session.
New study suggests changes to Illinois’ community college-university pipeline
A new report says the 2-plus-2 model of higher education, where community college students seamlessly transfer to universities, is faltering ...
Senate Democrats champion program to streamline Illinois college applications
A bill in play in the Illinois Senate aims to streamline the college application processes in the state.
Billions were pledged, but many Illinois university construction projects stalled
University construction projects promised under Rebuild Illinois face years of delays due to costs and staffing shortages.
Illinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
Increased funding for student financial aid makes community colleges more affordable to moderate-income students.
Pritzker to call for expansion of 4-year degree offerings at some community colleges
Gov. JB Pritzker will outline a plan to allow some community colleges in Illinois offer four-year bachelor’s degrees.
Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Capitol News Illinois previews Gov. JB Pritzker’s fiscal year 2026 budget address.
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it
State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony
Candidate interview: Alexi Giannoulias looking to reclaim statewide office
Illinois voters might know Alexi Giannoulias as the state’s treasurer from 2007 to 2011, or they might know him as ...
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