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Illinois regains access to $77M in pandemic education funds after a federal judge blocks Trump administration order.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.
A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.
Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...
Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.
Data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, which oversees public universities, shows university income has had to make ...
Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.
Gov. Pritzker urges mass mobilization against Trump’s agenda during national appearances and virtual town hall.
A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.
CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...
Gov. Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate, boosting her 2026 bid to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.