Disabled, Disenrolled: Lawsuit Asks For Dollars And Decision
Disabled, Disenrolled: Lawsuit Asks For Dollars And Decision
With most lawsuits, you can read the pleadings and decide who’s the bad guy. But in this case filed by the Children's Ha... Read more
29 Oct 2019
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Innovation Pie: U Of I Divvies Up $500M State Funds
Innovation Pie: U Of I Divvies Up $500M State Funds
Most press conferences don’t provide breakfast pastries. But in mid-May, when the University of Illinois announced that ... Read more
8 Aug 2019
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Class Dismissed: Lawmakers Leave With No Sure Cure For Teacher Shortage
Class Dismissed: Lawmakers Leave With No Sure Cure For Teacher Shortage
The legislative session that wrapped up a few days ago was dominated by debates over weighty topics like preserving abor... Read more
6 Jun 2019
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Opening Minds Behind Bars
Opening Minds Behind Bars
Ro’Derick Zavala grew up in Chicago at 21st and State Street — the northern tip of a four-mile corridor lined with 8,000... Read more
7 Mar 2019
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Thapedi Touts Top 10 Talent But U Of I Says No
Thapedi Touts Top 10 Talent But U Of I Says No
For years, high school graduates have fled Illinois to attend out-of-state colleges in such massive numbers, only New Je... Read more
15 Feb 2019
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Lawmakers Question U Of I On Innovation Network, DPI
Lawmakers Question U Of I On Innovation Network, DPI
During the past week, you probably caught a brief news story or two about the Illinois Innovation Network, or maybe Disc... Read more
31 Aug 2018
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The 1908 Race Riot & 'Being Black At School'
The 1908 Race Riot & 'Being Black At School'
Earlier this month, we reported on the 1908 Race Riot in Springfield and what's being done to remember and reconcile 110... Read more
30 Aug 2018
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Manar Hopes To Override Teacher Salary Veto
Manar Hopes To Override Teacher Salary Veto
lllinois is in the grips of a severe teacher shortage, but late last week, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation to raise... Read more
29 Aug 2018
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Killjoy: Is Gameplay Okay In The Age Of Massacres?
Killjoy: Is Gameplay Okay In The Age Of Massacres?
At Springfield High School, Ethan Doyle is an honors student, a member of the baseball team, the investment club, and an... Read more
1 Aug 2018
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WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions on K-12 Education - Peoria
WATCH-LISTEN: Seeking Solutions on K-12 Education - Peoria
Panelists at the Peoria forum discussed Education issues in Illinois. Panelists: Pastor Marvin Hightower Beth Crider Pro... Read more
20 Jul 2018
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