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Illinois College Newspapers Continue To Chase The Story From A Distance

By • Apr 27, 2020
J.J. Kim sitting down and typing on his laptop from home.
J.J. Kim

Illinois colleges and universities might not be hosting in-person classes, but many school newspapers are still operating.

UIS, SIU Go Public With Plans For Downtown Springfield

By • Jan 17, 2020
Bruce Sommer formally announces collaboration for downtown Springfield
Mike Smith / NPR Illinois

Two universities have formally announced a collaboration intended to bring a new higher education presence to downtown Springfield.

Larger Campus Plan For Downtown Springfield Being Considered

By • Dec 4, 2019
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Bringing a university presence to the downtown area has been under discussion for years.  But the latest concept dwarfs what has been on the drawing board previously. 

City Council To 'Widen Scope' On Y-Block Development Plans

By • Jul 31, 2019
Daisy Contreras / NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

 

Springfield’s City Council Tuesday made changes to a plan meant to develop the city-owned lot downtown known as the Y-Block. In addition to the empty lot, the proposal now includes development for any area downtown where the University of Illinois Springfield or Southern Illinois University want to establish a campus.