University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
Proposed need-based funding formula would prioritize which schools get most new money.
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Eight takeaways from the Illinois primary election
Illinois’ 2026 primary election season was dizzying, even for seasoned political reporters. Some of Brenden Moore’s takeaways.
Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs
Illinois Republican Party seeks more unity behind nominees after being plagued by internal — and geographic — divisions
Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation
Illinois high court hits the road, evoking traditions dating back to medieval England and early American history.
Pritzker focuses on history, ‘affordability,’ in 8th State of the State address
While his speech was loaded with historical references that he used to illustrate Illinois’ resiliency in the face of challenging ...
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Supporters hope the measure can help stave off future projected energy shortages.
University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
Enrollment grew to a 10-year high overall but declined on some campuses and among international grad students.
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.
Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
The Illinois General Assembly passed a scaled-back Medicaid package on the last day of the session Saturday.
Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Activists at the Illinois State Capitol push for increased staffing in health care facilities in Illinois, including Level 1 trauma ...
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