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Susana Mendoza: Put Illinois students above politics, and opt in to the federal scholarship program
Susana Mendoza: Put Illinois students above politics, and opt in to the federal scholarship program
Opting into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program would help bring some of the federal money Illinois sends to Washington back home.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Susana Mendoza: Put Illinois students above politics, and opt in to the federal scholarship program
The Strength of Community College: Why COD Was the Right Choice
Why Is There Still a Stigma Towards Attending a Community College Rather than a University? - The Courier
Living in dorms, bunking with friends, going to parties and joining fraternities or sororities. These are all perks of going to universities rather than a junior college. Do you have a close friend...
codcourier.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The Strength of Community College: Why COD Was the Right Choice
'A great purpose': Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign
‘A great purpose’: Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign
Wheaton College looked “Faithfully Forward” when school leaders set a new bar for the aptly named fundraising campaign. The Christian liberal arts college originally hoped to raise $225 million, b...
www.dailyherald.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
'A great purpose': Wheaton College plans library redo as part of historic fundraising campaign
Mayor Biss will brief congressional committee on NU encampment response
Mayor Biss will brief congressional committee on NU encampment response - Evanston RoundTable
Tents on Deering Meadow during the pro-Palestine encampment in April 2024. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has agreed to brief a congressional committee about
evanstonroundtable.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Mayor Biss will brief congressional committee on NU encampment response
Tuition, fee hikes possible for Heartland Community College students
Tuition, fee hikes possible for Heartland Community College students
It would cost more to attend Heartland Community College under a proposal to be considered by the school’s Board of Trustees.
www.25newsnow.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Tuition, fee hikes possible for Heartland Community College students
Evan F. Moore, writer and a mentor, on giving back to community
Evan F. Moore on giving back to community
The DePaul adjunct instructor has dedicated his journalistic career to covering sports, race and the history of Chicago.
depauliaonline.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Evan F. Moore, writer and a mentor, on giving back to community
Augustana accreditation extended through 2035
quadcitiesbusiness.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Augustana accreditation extended through 2035
Report: NU endowment grew 6.7% in 2025
Report: NU endowment grew 6.7% in 2025 - Evanston Now
NU's total endowment was valued at over $15 billion.
evanstonnow.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Report: NU endowment grew 6.7% in 2025
Blackburn College weighs cuts that could reshape campus curriculum - Alton Telegraph
Blackburn College weighs cuts that could reshape campus curriculum
Why Blackburn College’s academic review has students demanding answers
www.thetelegraph.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Blackburn College weighs cuts that could reshape campus curriculum - Alton Telegraph
Augustana College, Rock Island, earns reaffirmation of accreditation
Augustana College, Rock Island, earns reaffirmation of accreditation
Augustana College, Rock Island, has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, “affirming the college’s academic quality, student-centered mission and long…
www.ourquadcities.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Augustana College, Rock Island, earns reaffirmation of accreditation
Blackburn College and Lewis and Clark Community College Establish New Transfer Pathways To Earn Bachelor's Degrees
Blackburn College and Lewis and Clark Community College Establish New Transfer Pathways To Earn Bachelor's Degrees
Blackburn College and Lewis and Clark Community College create transfer pathways for Psychology and other bachelor's degrees, enhancing affordable education options in IL
www.riverbender.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Blackburn College and Lewis and Clark Community College Establish New Transfer Pathways To Earn Bachelor's Degrees
Waiting brings new pressure to process
Waiting brings new pressure to process
When the standardized tests have been taken, the colleges selected and the applications filed, there's a sense of relief for high school seniors. But the challenging parts of applying to college aren't...
www.thehinsdalean.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Waiting brings new pressure to process
JWCC receives grant designed to encourage new teachers
rivercountynews.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 PM
JWCC receives grant designed to encourage new teachers
Illinois lawmakers not sure there's more higher ed money in a 'tricky' budget
Illinois lawmakers not sure there's more higher ed money in a 'tricky' budget
Lawmakers have concerns about increasing higher education funding this year, with a tight budget. They are waiting for more information to decide on a change to the funding model.
www.wglt.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Illinois lawmakers not sure there's more higher ed money in a 'tricky' budget
Illinois Student Council seeks to represent, advocate for student body
Illinois Student Council seeks to represent student body - The Daily Illini
The Daily Illini spoke to members of the Illinois Student Council to detail the roles, responsibilities and functions of the body.
dailyillini.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Illinois Student Council seeks to represent, advocate for student body
President Dr. Patricia Draves Says $5 Million Gift Strengthens Monmouth College’s Campus, Technology, and Future Growth
President Dr. Patricia Draves Says $5 Million Gift Strengthens Monmouth College’s Campus, Technology, and Future Growth | Prairie Communications, LLC
Former Chair of the Monmouth College Board of Trustees and a 1965 graduate, William Goldsborough and his wife Beverly, have gifted $5 million to the
977wmoi.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 PM
President Dr. Patricia Draves Says $5 Million Gift Strengthens Monmouth College’s Campus, Technology, and Future Growth
Demand for dental hygienists grows nationally, reflected in Rock Valley College program interest
Demand for dental hygienists grows nationally, reflected in Rock Valley College program interest
Interest is so high, the two-year associate-degree program currently has 100 applicants for only 20 available spots.Stay informed about Rockford-area news, w...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Demand for dental hygienists grows nationally, reflected in Rock Valley College program interest
Lake Land College Hosts High School Leadership Conference
Lake Land College Hosts High School Leadership Conference
Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Lake Land College recently hosted more than 120 students from area high schools...
www.effinghamradio.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Lake Land College Hosts High School Leadership Conference
RLC Announces Significant Enrollment Growth for Spring 2026
RLC Announces Significant Enrollment Growth for Spring 2026
INA (RLC NEWS) – Rend Lake College is celebrating a strong increase in student enrollment for the Spring 2026 semester, reflecting renewed momentum in higher education participation across the region....
www.wqrlradio.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
RLC Announces Significant Enrollment Growth for Spring 2026
Daily Egyptian alum scores Oscar nomination
Daily Egyptian alum scores Oscar nomination
Southern Illinois University alum Jack Piatt was nominated for an Academy Award for best live action short film with the film “The Singers,” which he produced. “The Singers” is a genre-bending...
dailyegyptian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Daily Egyptian alum scores Oscar nomination
Illinois Public Media creates new initiative for teens
Illinois Public Media creates new initiative for teens - The Daily Illini
Illinois Public Media launched a new civic initiative called “Teen Summit 2.0: The Remix," dedicated to educating future civic leaders.
dailyillini.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Illinois Public Media creates new initiative for teens
Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process
Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process - The Daily Illini
The Clean Slate Act will automate Illinois’ record-sealing process for people with certain non-violent convictions after a waiting period.
dailyillini.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Illinois Clean Slate Act automates record-sealing process
Labor unions rally in Normal for Illinois education funding - The Pantagraph
Educators, staff rally in uptown Normal for "people over profits"
Labor unions rallied Friday in uptown Normal, urging Illinois lawmakers and the governor to fully fund education and public services across the state.
pantagraph.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Labor unions rally in Normal for Illinois education funding - The Pantagraph
WIU enrollment down for spring semester
WIU enrollment down for spring semester
Western Illinois University’s spring 2026 enrollment is 4,735, according to data from the administration.
www.tspr.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
WIU enrollment down for spring semester
$3.5 million grant addresses school psychologist shortage, promises employment for WIU students
$3.5 million grant addresses school psychologist shortage, promises employment for WIU students
Associate Professor Leigh Ann Fisler said the grant will create a pathway to employment for students working at a school district.
www.wgem.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
$3.5 million grant addresses school psychologist shortage, promises employment for WIU students