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College student Jaclyn Smith says the state budget impasse is not only affecting her, it's affecting her unborn child. Smith... who is six-months…
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Many Illinois community colleges and universities will not cover low-income tuition waivers in the fall, unless they get state money. That's the message...
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As the Illinois budget stalemate enters its tenth month, a high school counselor sees the impasse having an impact on her students’ college choices. Lisa…
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A suburban Chicago community college has told 19 full-time and 10 part-time employees they'll lose their jobs June 30. Harper College in Palatine says…
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One local university is now asking students for money that was slated to be covered by a state grant. Last fall, Illinois Tech-- formerly known as IIT--…
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University officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a state budget, saying nearly a year without state support has led to layoffs, students…
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If you have a student applying for financial aid to attend an Illinois college or university, the deadline is tomorrow night.Despite rallies, protests,…
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The Illinois House Thursday passed legislation to pay nearly $4 billion for higher education and social services - without the money to back it up.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The governor's office says a new attempt by Illinois Democrats to fund colleges and tuition grants for low-income students is…
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Higher education continues to be caught in Illinois lawmakers' political crossfire, and not just because the House failed to override a veto of…