higher education

Illinois Senate Democrats are hoping to win bipartisan support for a partial government spending plan.The proposal would release more than $800 million…

As public universities face fiscal emergencies and domestic violence shelters are closing, House Democrats approve what they call "lifeline spending."…

College students rallied in the state Capitol rotunda Wednesday. They’re urging lawmakers to restore state funding to universities and community…

A state representative from Chicago is trying to bring the spirit of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign to Illinois. His idea? Free tuition at…

Gov. Bruce Rauner struck an upbeat tone in his third State of the State address Wednesday.He also tried to project an image of someone willing to…

A year-end overview of 2016, in which Illinois finds itself in much the same situation as it was 12 months ago, but with an even deeper budget hole and…

The ongoing budget impasse means that state funding for colleges and universities will run out Dec. 31. While some schools are fronting the money for…

For college students, December means cramming for final exams. Some schools try to help students keep studying by serving midnight breakfast in the dining…

Illinois has long been number two in the nation for a rather dubious distinction -- the net out-migration of college students. Now there’s a new program…

College students who don’t have a Social Security number can’t receive financial aid from public universities in Illinois. But a measure that would give…