Peter Medlin

Northern Illinois University's fall enrollment numbers are in. Peter Medlin has the details…

The Illinois budget impasse began 10 years ago. Lawmakers significantly cut funding for the state's Monetary Award Program or "MAP" grants for lower-income college students. WNIJ's Peter Medlin reports on how MAP has rebounded in the decade since…

Illinois used federal COVID funding for a high-impact tutoring program. That funding expired in the fall. Many schools say tutoring made a big difference, but can they keep it going without that federal money? WNIJ's Peter Medlin reports…

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees for particular in-demand programs. WNIJ's Peter Medlin talked to rural community college students who say they'd really benefit if it passes.

Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean.

The percentage of Illinois students who are “chronically absent” -- meaning they miss more than 10% of the school year -- skyrocketed during the early pandemic. It’s fallen a bit since, but rates are still far higher than pre-COVID. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports…

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds, is it too good to be true? WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports.

In 2021, Illinois launched “Safe2Help.” It’s a hotline students can use to raise red flags about themselves or friends suffering from bullying or depression. How much have students used the service? Peter Medlin reports…

Many colleges and universities are dealing with financial concerns amid enrollment worries.

A new Illinois law mandates all school staff receive training on how to identify and support homeless students. Peter Medlin has more…