A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Approves McSweeney Proposal to Help High Schools and Community Colleges Provide Dual Credits to Students Springfield, IL… The House today approved a measure to create a pilot program to help Illinois … Continue reading
Category Archives: College
The Illinois General Assembly is finally back to work now that the primary elections have concluded. The News-Gazette, published in Champaign, picked up on one of State Rep. Barbara Wheeler’s bills. House Bill 4446 would prohibit Illinois colleges from asking … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam Opening Statement: Examining the Rising Costs of Higher Education Remarks as Prepared for Delivery WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) delivered the following opening … Continue reading
A press release from Huntley School District 158: The Martin Elementary School cafeteria is getting a makeover and will be transformed into a college themed eating area for our students! A 20’ by 50’ mural will emphasize ‘The Road to … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Rep. Mike Tryon Files Bill to Ease Process of Obtaining PE Waivers to Allow for Advanced Placement Coursework SPRINGFIELD….. State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) hopes to tackle high college tuition costs … Continue reading
This summer it was revealed that an interest-free loans had been given to professors by New York University. Part of the loan was to be forgiven and considered as compensation. State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) didn’t like what he read … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: House Republicans unveil college affordability package Naperville– State Representatives Darlene Senger (R-Naperville), Adam Brown (R-Champaign), Barb Wheeler (R-Fox Lake), and Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) today joined House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) … Continue reading
Eric Holder begins his introductory remarks to U.S. Justice Department web site readers with this statement: “The primary mission of the United States Department of Justice is to do justice. “Our only responsibility it to do the right thing.” If … Continue reading
One of the elements of lots of family’s budgets is college tuition. Without looking up the statistics, tuition has far outpaced increases in the general Consumer Price Index. Today in the Chicago Tribune Ron Grossman offers a reason why: “There … Continue reading