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Big Ten leads too-early college football Top 25 rankings after spring practice
Spring football is almost in the books and the transfer portal has reshaped many rosters. A look at our too-early Top 25 for ...
Brandon Bisbey: To protect higher education in Illinois, focus on collaboration, not competition
Gov. JB Pritzker’s community college expansion plan would further diminish resources for public universities in Illinois.
Arne Duncan: Illinois should let residents pursue a bachelor’s degree at community college
The governor has proposed allowing Illinoisans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in high-need fields through a community college.
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Top Illinois pensioners invest $1, get $25 back in retirement benefits
Illinois’ top 50 state pensioners can expect an average lifetime payout of $8.47 million despite just $333,844 being ...
‘States’ rights’ are crucial to protecting American liberties
Federalism is enshrined in the Constitution — and it's the best tool for states to fight back against Trump's power grabs.
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How Medicaid work requirements would affect people in Midwest states
Thousands of Midwesterners obtained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. A federal work ...
Musk Leads MAGA Meltdown After Dem’s Demands for Mass Protests and Disruption
Elon Musk led the MAGA clapback against J.B. Pritzker after he used a fiery speech to call for Democrats to take to the ...
Do you have to take driver’s ed in Illinois to get a license at 18 or older?
If you or your child are applying for an Illinois driver’s license for the first time at 18 years or older, you may want to double-check the requirements before heading to a Department of Motor ...